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DISTRACTION, INTERNAL, STERILE 51-440-30-71Recalls & reported problems

KLS-Martin L.P. · DIST, MANDIBLE, MICRO ZURICH 2, URATA, END DRV, RTCH, 1.0-1.2 MM SCREW, TI-6AL-4V · Class 2 · Implant

All models of DISTRACTION, INTERNAL, STERILE (22)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888118105080), received between Apr 16, 2019 and Dec 17, 2019 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Impaired Healing2
  • Injury1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryDec 17, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THE ACTIVATION OF THE DISTRACTOR MAY HAVE FRACTURED THE BONE. THE DISTRACTOR WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.

    Patient problems: Injury

    MAUDE report 9477794 ↗
  • InjuryMay 23, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DISTRACTOR BROKE AND WAS REPLACED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing

    MAUDE report 8635483 ↗
  • InjuryApr 16, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DISTRACTOR BROKE. IT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing

    MAUDE report 8518274 ↗

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