Orthofix TrueLok External Ring Fixation System, Telescopic… recallZ-0674-2008 · Orthofix, Inc · initiated Sep 28, 2007
Terminated All recalls posted in February 2008
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
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Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
Markings reversed: Graduated markings on telescoping bone distractors were reversed, causing the distractors to compress rather than distract the treatment site when adjusted.
FDA root cause category: Process control
What the company is doing
Orthofix notified sales agents by phone starting on 09/28/07. Sales agents were to return product for replacements.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0674-2008
- Recall class
- Not yet classified by the FDA
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Sep 28, 2007
- Posted by the FDA
- Feb 26, 2008
- Recalling firm
- Orthofix, Inc
- Quantity
- 69 units.
- Product code
- LXT
- FDA submissions
- K941048
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution - USA states: CA, FL, GA, IL, PA, MI, NY and WI.
Product description
Orthofix TrueLok External Ring Fixation System, Telescopic Linear Distractor, Threaded in the following sizes: 75mm (Catalog Number: 50-1101), 100mm (Catalog Number: 50-1014), 150mm (Catalog Number: 50-1015) and 200mm (Catalog Number: 50-1016), distributed by Orthofix, Inc., McKinney, TX 75069.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Lot numbers: For Catalog #50-1101 (75mm): 075; For Catalog #50-1014 (100mm): 7241, 076 and 50826; For Catalog #50-1015 (150mm): 2664-01, 7343 and 080; For Catalog #50-1016 (200mm): 145, 7342 and 068.
Other devices under the same FDA submission
6 devices cleared under K941048 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- TRUE/LOK MONOLATERAL/BILATERAL FIXATOR 1Orthofix Srl · Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite6 reports
- TRUE/LOK MONOLATERAL/BILATERAL FIXATOR 1Orthofix Srl · Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite2 reports
- TRUE/LOK MONOLATERAL/BILATERAL FIXATOR 1Orthofix Srl · Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite1 report
- TRUE/LOK MONOLATERAL/BILATERAL FIXATOR 1Orthofix Srl · Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite1 report
- TRUE/LOK MONOLATERAL/BILATERAL FIXATOR 1Orthofix Srl · Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite1 report
- TRUE/LOK MONOLATERAL/BILATERAL FIXATOR 1Orthofix Srl · Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component, Metal Composite1 report
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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