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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2103-2016·Announced 2016-07-06

Medical Depot Universal Aluminum Crutches Recalled for Tip Failure

Medical Depot Inc. is recalling 123,125 pairs of Universal aluminum crutches because the bottom metal tips may fail.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a medical device that supports weight, posing a risk of harm (fall/injury) even though no specific injuries are reported in the source text. This aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Medical Depot Inc. is recalling 123,125 pairs of Universal aluminum crutches, Item # RTL 10433. These crutches are designed to aid users in walking while relieving weight from one foot or leg. The products were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to a defect where the tip of the crutch, specifically the bottom of the metal portion that comes into contact with the ground, may fail. This failure could compromise the stability of the crutch during use.

Consumers who possess these crutches should stop using them immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for return or refund, but users should contact the recalling firm, Medical Depot Inc., for further guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Universal aluminum crutch, 1 pair per case Aid the user in walking while relieving weight from one foot or leg.
Manufacturer
Medical Depot Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Mobility Aids
Hazard
Affected units
123,125

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 (1)

  • Item #: RTL 10433

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Medical Depot Inc. 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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