NUVASIVE FREEDOM: End Cap for PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System Implant
Medical device recall Z-1351-2021. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report on Apr 14, 2021.
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The short answer
Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report on Apr 14, 2021. Copied from openFDA on Oct 20, 2026.
- Class II FDA’s class
- Ongoing its status, in FDA’s file
- Nationwide FDA’s word for where it went
- 59 units how much, in FDA’s words
Every line below is in FDA’s own words, with its source beside it. FDA’s terms are explained in FDA’s own words.
How serious is it, by FDA’s class?
Class II, the middle of FDA’s three classes.
“Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature. Example: a drug that is under-strength but that is not used to treat life-threatening situations.”
openFDA, in plain words, its enforcement report fields.
“Class II is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
FDA’s rule, 21 CFR 7.3(m)(2), eCFR.
What these words mean is quoted from openFDA’s field reference and 21 CFR 7.3.
What’s wrong with it?
Due to not having the full complement of biological assessments for all potential patients and as a result the devices are not indicated for use in individuals under the age of 18 years old.
FDA, Device recall enforcement reports. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated weekly.
Which ones are recalled?
NUVASIVE FREEDOM: End Cap for PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System Implant; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +0mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +5mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +10mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +15mm; Packaged End Cap 8.5/10.7mm,¿ +20mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +0mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +5mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +10mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +15mm; Packaged End Cap 12.5mm,¿ +20mm; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 65 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 70 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 75 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 4.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 4.0 mm X 65 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 70 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 75 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 80 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 85 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 90 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 95 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 4.0 mm X 100 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 20 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 25 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 30 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 35 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 40 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 45 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 50 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 55 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 60 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 65 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 70 mm Length; 5.0 mm Locking Screw 75 mm Length; 5.0 mm X 80 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 85 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 90 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 95 mm Locking Screw, Peg; 5.0 mm X 100 mm Locking Screw, Peg; Orthopedic intramedullary limb lengthening rod, residual limb lengthener, 14 mm diameter, 130 mm length; Orthopedic surgical instrument - for use with the intramedullary limb lengthening rod, residual limb lengthener;
59 units, in FDA’s words.
FDA, Device recall enforcement reports. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated weekly.
Codes to check against yours
All Lots manufactured between April 2015 to February 2021. NUVASIVE Freedom Product Codes: End Caps: CPA1-000; CPA2-000; CPA2-005; CPA2-010; CPA2-015; CPA2-020; CPA3-000; CPA3-005; CPA3-010; CPA3-015; CPA3-020; Locking screws: LSB4-020;…
Every code shown here, 1,998 characters
All Lots manufactured between April 2015 to February 2021. NUVASIVE Freedom Product Codes: End Caps: CPA1-000; CPA2-000; CPA2-005; CPA2-010; CPA2-015; CPA2-020; CPA3-000; CPA3-005; CPA3-010; CPA3-015; CPA3-020; Locking screws: LSB4-020; LSB4-025; LSB4-030; LSB4-035; LSB4-040; LSB4-045; LSB4-050; LSB4-055; LSB4-060; LSB5-020; LSB5-025; LSB5-030; LSB5-035; LSB5-040; LSB5-045; LSB5-050; LSB5-055; LSB5-060; LSB5-065; LSB5-070; LSB5-075; LSC4-020; LSC4-025; LSC4-030; LSC4-035; LSC4-040; LSC4-045; LSC4-050; LSC4-055; LSC4-060; LSC4-065; LSC4-070; LSC4-075; LSC4-080; LSC4-085; LSC4-090; LSC4-095; LSC4-100; LSC5-020; LSC5-025; LSC5-030; LSC5-035; LSC5-040; LSC5-045; LSC5-050; LSC5-055; LSC5-060; LSC5-065; LSC5-070; LSC5-075; LSC5-080; LSC5-085; LSC5-090; LSC5-095; LSC5-100; Limb lengthening intramedullary rod, residual limb lengthener: R14-100A130; Orthopedic surgical instrument - for use with the intramedullary limb lengthening rod, residual limb lengthener: RLL1-000; GTIN Numbers: 00812258020002; 00887517001139; 00887517001146; 00887517001153; 00887517001160; 00887517001177; 00887517001184; 00887517001191; 00887517001207; 00887517001214; 00887517001221; 00856719002763; 00856719002770; 00856719002787; 00856719002794; 00856719002800; 00856719002817; 00856719002824; 00856719002831; 00856719002848; 00856719002886; 00856719002893; 00856719002909; 00856719002916; 00856719002923; 00856719002930; 00856719002947; 00856719002954; 00856719002961; 00856719002978; 00856719002985; 00856719002992; 00812258021429; 00812258021436; 00812258021443; 00812258021450; 00812258021467; 00812258021474; 00812258021481; 00812258021498; 00812258021504; 00887517000958; 00887517000965; 00887517000972; 00887517000989; 00887517000996; 00887517001009; 00887517001016; 00887517001023; 00812258021511; 00812258021528; 00812258021535; 00812258021542; 00812258021559; 00812258021566; 00812258021573; 00812258021580; 00812258021597; 00812258021603; 00812258021610; 00812258021627; 00887517001030; 00887517001047;…
FDA’s list runs to 2,077 characters. The first part is shown; the rest is on FDA’s record.
Copied exactly as FDA lists them: lot and serial numbers, dates and other codes on the product or its label.
Where did it go?
FDA’s words for the “general area of initial distribution”: where the firm first shipped it.
Worldwide distribution, including U.S. Nationwide.
These words name no state.
What FDA means by nationwide
“The term “nationwide” is defined to mean the fifty states or a significant portion. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.”
openFDA, its enforcement report fields.
The words say it went outside the United States too.
What these words mean is quoted from openFDA’s field reference and 21 CFR 7.3.
Is it still going on?
Ongoing, in FDA’s file.
“A recall which is currently in progress.”
openFDA, on “On-Going”, its enforcement report fields.
What these words mean is quoted from openFDA’s field reference and 21 CFR 7.3.
- The firm began the recall on Feb 12, 2021.
- FDA classified it on Apr 5, 2021.
- FDA’s Enforcement Report published it on Apr 14, 2021.
FDA, Device recall enforcement reports. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated weekly.
Who is recalling it?
- Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc, of Aliso Viejo, CA.
- Who began it, in FDA’s words: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
- How the firm first told its customers: E-Mail.
FDA, Device recall enforcement reports. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated weekly.
What this record can’t tell you
- Whether your own one is affected: compare the codes, dates and numbers above with yours. When unsure, ask the firm or the store.
- Where it went after the firm’s first shipments. FDA’s words cover the firm’s initial distribution, and, in FDA’s words, “subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.”
- How many have been returned, corrected or destroyed: FDA’s report doesn’t say.
- Whether anyone was hurt or fell ill: the report doesn’t say.
- How current it is: openFDA publishes FDA’s Enforcement Report weekly, after FDA does, and a firm can announce a recall weeks before it appears there. openFDA’s own caution: “This data should not be used as a method to collect data to issue alerts to the public, nor should it be used to track the lifecycle of a recall.”
- FDA’s list of codes runs to 2,077 characters; the first part is shown here, and the rest is on FDA’s record.
- A product with no recall here isn’t safe by that: FDA’s report lists the recalls FDA classified, and when.
Hearth Record wrote these lines; the quotations are FDA’s.
Sources
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Device recall enforcement reports.
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