FDA Recall Terminated

Keo Brace, elastic wrist brace for carpal tunnel. A limb orthosis (brace) is a device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the upper or lower extremities to support, to correct, or to prevent deformities or to align body structures for functional improvement.

Recall: Z-1666-2015 · Initiated April 13, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1666-2015
Event Number
71256
Firm
United Surgical Associates
FEI Number
3003707831
Product Code
IQI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
April 13, 2015
Posted
May 23, 2015
Terminated
July 14, 2015
Address
2235 Pennsylvania St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46803-2138

Description

Keo Brace, elastic wrist brace for carpal tunnel. A limb orthosis (brace) is a device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the upper or lower extremities to support, to correct, or to prevent deformities or to align body structures for functional improvement.

Reason

The product does not bear the caution label regarding latex content. Potential for Allergic skin reaction

Action

On 4/13/2015 United Ortho emailed the affected distributor regarding the need for correction due to latex in the product and that updated labeling and instructions would be provided. United-Ortho personnel will travel to Hawaii and accompany the distributor to label the product at the sites to which it was distributed. Records will be maintained at each location.

Distribution

Domestic: HI International; None

Quantity

756