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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 8, 2021

NUVASIVE PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening (IMLL) and (Short) System: Model Number/Item Number/Product Description: CPA1-000 PA0382-001 End Cap CPA2-000 PA1051-000 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +0MM CPA2-005 PA1051-005 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +5MM CPA2-010 PA1051-010 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +10MM CPA2-015 PA1051-015 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +15MM CPA2-020 PA1051-020 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +20MM CPA3-000 PA1052-000 PACKAGED END CAP, 12.5MM , +0MM CPA3-

The Instructions for Use have been updated to include: (1) Clarification that the device is intended for use only in patients 18 years and older, (2) That patients should weig…

Recall #
Z-0319-2022
Affected scope
Total 11,861 devices (IMLL=10,657 and Short=1,204)
Initiated
October 29, 2021
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. recalled NUVASIVE PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening (IMLL) and (Short) System: Model Number… - a moderate-severity action.

NUVASIVE PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening (IMLL) and (Short) System: Model Number… was recalled by NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. in December 8, 2021. Reason: The Instructions for Use have been updated to include: (1) Clarification that the device is intended for us…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0319-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The Instructions for Use have been updated to include: (1) Clarification that the device is intended for us….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
December 8, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0319-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

NUVASIVE PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening (IMLL) and (Short) System: Model Number/Item Number/Product Description: CPA1-000 PA0382-001 End Cap CPA2-000 PA1051-000 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +0MM CPA2-005 PA1051-005 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +5MM CPA2-010 PA1051-010 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +10MM CPA2-015 PA1051-015 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +15MM CPA2-020 PA1051-020 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +20MM CPA3-000 PA1052-000 PACKAGED END CAP, 12.5MM , +0MM CPA3-005 PA1052-005 PACKAGED END CAP, 12.5MM , +5MM CPA3-010 PA1052-010 PACKAGED END CAP, 12.5MM , +10MM CPA3-015 PA1052-015 PACKAGED END CAP, 12.5MM , +15MM CPA3-020 PA1052-020 PACKAGED END CAP, 12.5MM , +20MM HEC1-000 PA0709-000 END CAP, 0MM HUMERAL NAIL HEC2-000 PA0709-002 END CAP, 2MM HUMERAL NAIL HEC3-000 PA0709-005 END CAP, 5MM HUMERAL NAIL HEC4-000 PA0709-010 END CAP, 10MM HUMERAL NAIL HEC5-000 PA0709-015 END CAP, 15MM HUMERAL NAIL LSB3-020 PP1699-020 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 2 0mm LSB3-025 PP1699-025 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 2 5mm LSB3-030 PP1699-030 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 3 0mm LSB3-035 PP1699-035 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 3 5mm LSB3-040 PP1699-040 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 4 0mm LSB3-045 PP1699-045 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 4 5mm LSB3-050 PP1699-050 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 5 0mm LSB3-055 PP1699-055 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 5 5mm LSB3-060 PP1699-060 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 6 0mm LSB3-200-S PA1220-020 3.5mm x 20mm Screw, Peg LSB3-250-S PA1220-025 3.5mm x 25mm Screw, Peg LSB3-300-S PA1220-030 3.5mm x 30mm Screw, Peg LSB3-350-S PA1220-035 3.5mm x 35mm Screw, Peg LSB3-400-S PA1220-040 3.5mm x 40mm Screw, Peg LSB3-450-S PA1220-045 3.5mm x 45mm Screw, Peg LSB3-500-S PA1220-050 3.5mm x 50mm Screw, Peg LSB3-550-S PA1220-055 3.5mm x 55mm Screw, Peg LSB3-600-S PA1220-060 3.5mm x 60mm Screw, Peg LSB4-020 PP1425-020 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 20mm LSB4-025 PP1425-025 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 25mm LSB4-030 PP1425-030 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 30mm LSB4-035 PP1425-035 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 35mm LSB4-040 PP1425-040 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 40mm LSB4-045 PP1425-045 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 45mm LSB4-050 PP1425-050 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 50mm LSB4-055 PP1425-055 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 55mm LSB4-060 PP1425-060 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 60mm LSB5-020 PP1426-020 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 20mm LSB5-025 PP1426-025 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 25mm LSB5-030 PP1426-030 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 30mm LSB5-035 PP1426-035 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 35mm LSB5-040 PP1426-040 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 40mm LSB5-045 PP1426-045 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 45mm LSB5-050 PP1426-050 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 50mm LSB5-055 PP1426-055 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 55mm LSB5-060 PP1426-060 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 60mm LSB5-065 PP1426-065 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 65mm LSB5-070 PP1426-070 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 70mm LSB5-075 PP1426-075 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 75mm LSC4-020 PP1794-020 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 2 0mm LSC4-025 PP1794-025 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 2 5mm LSC4-030 PP1794-030 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 3 0mm LSC4-035 PP1794-035 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 3 5mm LSC4-040 PP1794-040 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 4 0mm LSC4-045 PP1794-045 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 4 5mm LSC4-050 PP1794-050 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 5 0mm LSC4-055 PP1794-055 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 5 5mm LSC4-060 PP1794-060 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 6 0mm LSC4-200-S PA1221-020 4.0mm x 20mm Screw, Peg LSC4-250-S PA1221-025 4.0mm x 25mm Screw, Peg LSC4-300-S PA1221-030 4.0mm x 30mm Screw, Peg LSC4-350-S PA1221-035 4.0mm x 35mm Screw, Peg LSC4-400-S PA1221-040 4.0mm x 40mm Screw, Peg LSC4-450-S PA1221-045 4.0mm x 45mm Screw, Peg LSC4-500-S PA1221-050 4.0mm x 50mm Screw, Peg LSC4-550-S PA1221-055 4.0mm x 55mm Screw, Peg LSC4-600-S PA1221-060 4.0mm x 60mm Screw, Peg LSC5-020 PP1742-020 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 2 0mm LSC5-025 PP1742-025 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 2 5mm LSC5-030 PP1742-030 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 3 0mm LSC5-035 PP1742-035 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 3 5mm LSC5-040 PP1742-040 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 4 0mm LSC5-045 P

Reason for recall

The Instructions for Use have been updated to include: (1) Clarification that the device is intended for use only in patients 18 years and older, (2) That patients should weigh 50 lbs. or more while undergoing treatment, and (3) That no more than two devices should be implanted at a time.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0319-2022
Date reported December 8, 2021
Date initiated October 29, 2021
Recalling firm NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
Firm location Aliso Viejo, CA
Affected scope Total 11,861 devices (IMLL=10,657 and Short=1,204)
Distribution U.S.: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV. O.U.S.: Argentina, Australia…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
NUVASIVE PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening (IMLL) and (Short) System: Model Number/Item Number/Product Description: CPA1-000 PA0382-001 End Cap CPA2-000 PA1051-000 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +0MM CPA2-005 PA1051-005 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +5MM CPA2-010 PA1051-010 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +10MM CPA2-015 PA1051-015 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +15MM CPA2-020 PA1051-020 PACKAGED END CAP, 8.5/ 10.7MM, +20MM CPA3-000 PA1052-000 PACKAGED END CAP, 12.5MM , +0MM CPA3-005 PA1052-005 PACKAGED END CAP, 12.5MM , +5MM CPA3-010 PA1052-010 PACKAGED END CAP, 12.5MM , +10MM CPA3-015 PA1052-015 PACKAGED END CAP, 12.5MM , +15MM CPA3-020 PA1052-020 PACKAGED END CAP, 12.5MM , +20MM HEC1-000 PA0709-000 END CAP, 0MM HUMERAL NAIL HEC2-000 PA0709-002 END CAP, 2MM HUMERAL NAIL HEC3-000 PA0709-005 END CAP, 5MM HUMERAL NAIL HEC4-000 PA0709-010 END CAP, 10MM HUMERAL NAIL HEC5-000 PA0709-015 END CAP, 15MM HUMERAL NAIL LSB3-020 PP1699-020 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 2 0mm LSB3-025 PP1699-025 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 2 5mm LSB3-030 PP1699-030 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 3 0mm LSB3-035 PP1699-035 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 3 5mm LSB3-040 PP1699-040 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 4 0mm LSB3-045 PP1699-045 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 4 5mm LSB3-050 PP1699-050 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 5 0mm LSB3-055 PP1699-055 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 5 5mm LSB3-060 PP1699-060 Locking Screw, 3.5mm x 6 0mm LSB3-200-S PA1220-020 3.5mm x 20mm Screw, Peg LSB3-250-S PA1220-025 3.5mm x 25mm Screw, Peg LSB3-300-S PA1220-030 3.5mm x 30mm Screw, Peg LSB3-350-S PA1220-035 3.5mm x 35mm Screw, Peg LSB3-400-S PA1220-040 3.5mm x 40mm Screw, Peg LSB3-450-S PA1220-045 3.5mm x 45mm Screw, Peg LSB3-500-S PA1220-050 3.5mm x 50mm Screw, Peg LSB3-550-S PA1220-055 3.5mm x 55mm Screw, Peg LSB3-600-S PA1220-060 3.5mm x 60mm Screw, Peg LSB4-020 PP1425-020 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 20mm LSB4-025 PP1425-025 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 25mm LSB4-030 PP1425-030 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 30mm LSB4-035 PP1425-035 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 35mm LSB4-040 PP1425-040 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 40mm LSB4-045 PP1425-045 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 45mm LSB4-050 PP1425-050 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 50mm LSB4-055 PP1425-055 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 55mm LSB4-060 PP1425-060 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 60mm LSB5-020 PP1426-020 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 20mm LSB5-025 PP1426-025 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 25mm LSB5-030 PP1426-030 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 30mm LSB5-035 PP1426-035 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 35mm LSB5-040 PP1426-040 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 40mm LSB5-045 PP1426-045 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 45mm LSB5-050 PP1426-050 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 50mm LSB5-055 PP1426-055 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 55mm LSB5-060 PP1426-060 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 60mm LSB5-065 PP1426-065 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 65mm LSB5-070 PP1426-070 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 70mm LSB5-075 PP1426-075 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 75mm LSC4-020 PP1794-020 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 2 0mm LSC4-025 PP1794-025 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 2 5mm LSC4-030 PP1794-030 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 3 0mm LSC4-035 PP1794-035 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 3 5mm LSC4-040 PP1794-040 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 4 0mm LSC4-045 PP1794-045 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 4 5mm LSC4-050 PP1794-050 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 5 0mm LSC4-055 PP1794-055 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 5 5mm LSC4-060 PP1794-060 Locking Screw, 4.0mm x 6 0mm LSC4-200-S PA1221-020 4.0mm x 20mm Screw, Peg LSC4-250-S PA1221-025 4.0mm x 25mm Screw, Peg LSC4-300-S PA1221-030 4.0mm x 30mm Screw, Peg LSC4-350-S PA1221-035 4.0mm x 35mm Screw, Peg LSC4-400-S PA1221-040 4.0mm x 40mm Screw, Peg LSC4-450-S PA1221-045 4.0mm x 45mm Screw, Peg LSC4-500-S PA1221-050 4.0mm x 50mm Screw, Peg LSC4-550-S PA1221-055 4.0mm x 55mm Screw, Peg LSC4-600-S PA1221-060 4.0mm x 60mm Screw, Peg LSC5-020 PP1742-020 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 2 0mm LSC5-025 PP1742-025 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 2 5mm LSC5-030 PP1742-030 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 3 0mm LSC5-035 PP1742-035 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 3 5mm LSC5-040 PP1742-040 Locking Screw, 5.0mm x 4 0mm LSC5-045 P. Recalled by NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.. Units affected: Total 11,861 devices (IMLL=10,657 and Short=1,204).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The Instructions for Use have been updated to include: (1) Clarification that the device is intended for use only in patients 18 years and older, (2) That patients should weigh 50 lbs. or more while undergoing treatment, and (3) That no more than two devices should be implanted at a time.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 8, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0319-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: U.S.: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV. O.U.S.: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Luxemburg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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