Allen Traction Boot, Modular, OT 1000 Traction Device Boot Assembly, Fracture Table Orthopedic Leg Holders, non-invasive medical devices designed to attach to orthopedic fracture tables to aid clinical staff in applying traction to the leg of a patient during surgical procedures.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    A260264, A253312, A260989, A260262, 418292, A260991, A260998, A253313, A260993, A260265, 418293, A253309, A260995, A253310, A260992, A253311, 418294, A253323, A260261, A253321, A260994, 418291, 418295, A253322
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Allen Medical Systems, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Some units may have been assembled incorrectly which could result in the boot breaking free from the mounting base and allowing the patient's leg to fall.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Allen Traction Boot, Modular, OT 1000 Traction Device Boot Assembly, Fracture Table Orthopedic Leg Holders, non-invasive medical devices designed to attach to orthopedic fracture tables to aid clinical staff in applying traction to the leg of a patient during surgical procedures.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

A260264, A253312, A260989, A260262, 418292, A260991, A260998, A253313, A260993, A260265, 418293, A253309, A260995, A253310, A260992, A253311, 418294, A253323, A260261, A253321, A260994, 418291, 418295, A253322

Distribution:

Distributed in: TX, NV, KY, GA, OH, PA, NY, AL, WA, IL

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0959-2013

Related Recalls

The recalling firm has become aware that the rail section clamps used to attach the leg support of the device may fail during use, which could result in critical harm to the patient.

Feb 21, 2018 Surgical Instruments Nationwide View Details →