Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 29, 2018
Ortho Kinematics Inc. sent a Notice of Correction to Released Testing Results, Radiological Read Report for the Vertebral Motion Analyzer (VMA) test because it contained an error.…
Ortho Kinematics, Inc recalled Vertebral Motion Analyzer (VMA) Version 2.3.252. VMA software is a quantitative imagi… - a moderate-severity action.
Vertebral Motion Analyzer (VMA) Version 2.3.252. VMA software is a quantitative imagi… was recalled by Ortho Kinematics, Inc in August 29, 2018. Reason: Ortho Kinematics Inc. sent a Notice of Correction to Released Testing Results, Radiological Read Report for t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2882-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ortho Kinematics, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Ortho Kinematics Inc. sent a Notice of Correction to Released Testing Results, Radiological Read Report for t….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2882-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2882-2018) was formally reported on August 29, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 11, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Ortho Kinematics, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of West Lake Hills, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 1.
The documented reason for this recall is: Ortho Kinematics Inc. sent a Notice of Correction to Released Testing Results, Radiological Read Report for the Vertebral Motion Analyzer (VMA) test because it contained an error. The error occurred due to a software bu… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution. Distribution scope 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 - 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,422 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Vertebral Motion Analyzer (VMA) Version 2.3.252. VMA software is a quantitative imaging software application intended to be used to process digital image files.
Ortho Kinematics Inc. sent a Notice of Correction to Released Testing Results, Radiological Read Report for the Vertebral Motion Analyzer (VMA) test because it contained an error. The error occurred due to a software bug that has been corrected.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2882-2018 |
| Date reported | August 29, 2018 |
| Date initiated | January 11, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Ortho Kinematics, Inc |
| Firm location | West Lake Hills, TX |
| Affected scope | 1 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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