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DISTRACTION, INTERNAL, STERILE 51-557-20-71Recalls & reported problems

KLS-Martin L.P. · DIST, LEFORT 1, ZURICH 2, RIGHT, RTCH, 1.5-1.8 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
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888118105370), received between Sep 23, 2022 and Apr 27, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Installation-Related Problem” (1 report).

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

  • Installation-Related Problem1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • Impaired Healing2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 27, 2023Installation-Related Problem; Installation-Related Problem

    UPON ACTIVATION, DISTRACTOR FOOTPLATE WAS OBSERVED TO BE BENDING ON CT SCAN DUE TO INCOMPLETE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. IT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED AND NEW DISTRACTOR PERFORMED AS EXPECTED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing

    MAUDE report 16824401 ↗
  • InjurySep 23, 2022Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT'S JAW WOULD NOT CLOSE, LIKELY DUE TO CONVERGENT VECTORS. THEY WERE REMOVED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing

    MAUDE report 15473460 ↗

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