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Ossur H / F: Ossur Lil Angel Vest P3 Kodel. Pediatric sized vest is a support structure used with the halo system for traumatic or chronic disorders requiring traction along the cervical spine.

Recall number
Z-1513-2016
Recalling firm
Ossur H / F
Product
Ossur Lil Angel Vest P3 Kodel. Pediatric sized vest is a support structure used with the halo system for traumatic or chronic disorders requiring traction along the cervical spine.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-03-14
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2016-08-16
Reason
There is a potential for partial or complete fracture of the plastic stabilizer strap on the vest.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Action
Customer notification letter were sent on 03/14/16 via traceable method. The notification asked customers to examine their inventory, quarantine product subject to the recall and contact customer service for a return authorization to return the product to Ossur. Customers were asked to take the following actions: 1. Pass the notice to those who need to be aware within the organization or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. 2. Maintain awareness on the notice for an appropriate period. 3. If have further distributed this product identify the customers and notify them at once of this product alert. It is recommended that a copy of the notice is included. 4. If any customers are currently wearing a product it is recommended a detailed inspection of the product vest structurebe conducted to ensure there is no visible cracks on the vest.
Quantity
435 total all models
Distribution
Distribution US Nationwide and Hong Kong
Lot, serial or model codes
P/N: 545150K units from 2008 to current
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KQZ
Firm FEI
3003764610
Firm city
Reykjavik
Firm state
not on file
Firm country
Iceland

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Published
2026-09-28
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