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DISTRACTION, EXTERNAL 51-606-40-91Recalls & reported problems

KLS-Martin L.P. · PIN, DRILL FREE, TI-6AL-4V · Class 2 · Implant

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 00888118107985), received between Jun 22, 2018 and Feb 19, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1

Patient problems

  • Impaired Healing1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryFeb 19, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT REMOVED THE PINS. ADDITIONAL SURGERY REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE PINS DUE TO PATIENT'S NON-COMPLIANCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11355235 ↗
  • InjuryJun 22, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT FELL AND THE DISTRACTOR DISENGAGED FROM THE BONE. DEVICE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Patient Problem/Medical Problem

    MAUDE report 7630374 ↗

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