FDA Recall Open, Classified

Alpha Interlock Suspension System Lanyard Body: An external prosthetic device. The Alpha Lanyard includes suction with a one-way air expulsion valve plus a locking mechanism. Product design features an easy release mechanism. Available with or without a titanium pyramid. The lanyard is part of the Alpha Interlock" Suspension System. This system allows you to interchange suspension methods without remaking a socket Model, 3 part numbers - 700-AIS100, Alpha Interlock Suspension System with Alpha Lanyard - 700-AIS101, Alpha Interlock Suspension System with Alpha Lanyard w/Titanium Pyramid - 700-AIS107, Alpha Interlock Suspension System Lanyard Body ONLY

Recall: Z-1594-2021 · Initiated April 20, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1594-2021
Event Number
87825
Firm
WillowWood Global Llc
FEI Number
1522166
Product Code
IPM
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process change control
Initiated
April 20, 2021
Address
15441 Scioto Darby Rd, Mount Sterling, OH, 43143-9036

Description

Alpha Interlock Suspension System Lanyard Body: An external prosthetic device. The Alpha Lanyard includes suction with a one-way air expulsion valve plus a locking mechanism. Product design features an easy release mechanism. Available with or without a titanium pyramid. The lanyard is part of the Alpha Interlock" Suspension System. This system allows you to interchange suspension methods without remaking a socket Model, 3 part numbers - 700-AIS100, Alpha Interlock Suspension System with Alpha Lanyard - 700-AIS101, Alpha Interlock Suspension System with Alpha Lanyard w/Titanium Pyramid - 700-AIS107, Alpha Interlock Suspension System Lanyard Body ONLY

Reason

the firm discovered that, starting on April 1, 2020, a 3/8 dowel pin was used in place of the 5/8 pin. Over time, the shorter pin may not engage in either the upper or lower body, causing the cord to come loose or slip which could result in the loss of suspension.

Action

On 04/20/2021, Willow Wood issued an Urgent Medical Device Removal notice to customer via letter notifying them it was discovered that, starting on April 1, 2020, a 3/8 dowel pin was used in place of the 5/8 pin. Over time, the shorter pin may not engage in either the upper or lower body, causing the cord to come loose or slip which could result in the loss of suspension.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MN, MO, MS, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA and the countries of Germany, Netherlands

Quantity

815 parts