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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2104-2016·Announced 2016-07-06

Medical Depot Recalls Aluminum Crutches Due to Tip Failure

Medical Depot Inc. is recalling 123,125 pairs of Universal Quick Adjust aluminum crutches because the metal tips may fail and detach from the ground.

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 failure of a medical device used for mobility, which poses a risk of harm (falling) 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 Quick Adjust aluminum crutches. The affected products are sold under two labels: 'Aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair per case' (Item # RTL 10400) and 'Aluminum crutch, tall adult, 1 pair per case' (Item # RTL 10402). These crutches are designed to aid users in walking while relieving weight from one foot or leg.

The recall is being issued because the tip of the crutch, specifically the bottom of the metal portion that comes into contact with the ground, may fail. This defect could compromise the stability of the crutch during use.

The products were distributed nationwide. Consumers who have these specific items should stop using them immediately and contact Medical Depot Inc. for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Universal Quick Adjust under the following labels: 1) Aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair per case, 2) Aluminum crutch, tall adult, 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 (2)

  • Item #: 1) RTL 10400
  • 2) RTL 10402

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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