Alto Development Recalls Thorecon Plating System Kits Due to Molding Defect
Alto Development Corp is recalling 209 Thorecon Plating System Kits because a molding defect renders the disposable tensioners inoperable.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The defect renders the device inoperable, which is a functional failure rather than a direct safety hazard like a sharp edge or toxic material, and no injuries are reported.
Plain-English summary
Alto Development Corp is recalling 209 units of the A&E Medical Thorecon Plating System Kits, Model No. 94-1200-08. These medical devices are used for fracture fixation or reconstruction of the sternum.
The recall is due to a molding defect in some Thorecon disposable tensioners supplied in the kits. This defect occludes the through-channel for cable tensioning, which renders the tensioner inoperable.
The affected products were distributed to Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. The specific lot codes involved are 327122, 327752, 328826, 328913, and 334394.
The recalled product
- Product
- A&E Medical Thorecon Plating System Kits Model No. 94-1200-08. For fracture fixation or reconstruction of the sternum.
- Manufacturer
- Alto Development Corp
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 209
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (5)
- 327122
- 327752
- 328826
- 328913
- 334394
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Alto Development Corp under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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