The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2647-2017·Announced 2017-07-05

Onkos Surgical Recalls Mislabelled Limb Salvage System Segmental Stems

Onkos Surgical is recalling four units of the Eleos Limb Salvage System Segmental Stem due to incorrect collar size labeling.

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, and the hazard is a minor labeling error regarding dimensions without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Onkos Surgical, Inc. is recalling four units of the Eleos Limb Salvage System Segmental Stem, Canal Filling, Diameter 20mm, Length 120mm, Style Straight, Type Canal Filling, Collar 25mm (Ref 2500SP20E). The recall involves Lot 1700559.

The recall was initiated because the device collar size was incorrectly labeled as 25 mm, whereas it should have been recorded as 32 mm. This labeling error could potentially lead to the use of an incorrectly sized component during medical procedures.

The affected units were distributed to facilities in Arizona, Illinois, and Kansas. Healthcare providers and patients who may have received or used these specific units should contact Onkos Surgical for further instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM SEGMENTAL STEM, CANAL FILLING, DIAMETER 20MM, LENGTH 120MM, STYLE STRAIGHT, TYPE CANAL FILLING, COLLAR 25MM; REF 2500SP20E
Affected units
4

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)

  • LOT 1700559

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Onkos Surgical, 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.

See all 3 products in this recall →