Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13332 |
| Brand Name: | Orthofix Intramedullary Skeletal Kinetic Distractor (ISKD) |
| Model: | 33 models |
| Affected: | All serial numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Surgico Medical & Sugical Ltd Unit A, 3 Whetu Place Rosedale, North Shore City AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 400 333 |
| Manufacturer: | Orthofix Srl |
| Issue: | There is a possibility that the ISKD limb lengthener may stop distracting post-operatively during treatment, which may result in premature bone consolidation (limb not achieving the desired length) leading to revision surgery to remove and/or replace the device. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 22/8/2012 |
