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United Surgical Associates: Keo Brace, elastic wrist brace for carpal tunnel. A limb orthosis (brace) is a device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the upper or lower extremities to support, to correct, or to prevent deformities or to align body structures for functional improvement.

Recall number
Z-1666-2015
Recalling firm
United Surgical Associates
Product
Keo Brace, elastic wrist brace for carpal tunnel. A limb orthosis (brace) is a device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the upper or lower extremities to support, to correct, or to prevent deformities or to align body structures for functional improvement.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-04-13
Posted
2015-05-23
Terminated
2015-07-14
Reason
The product does not bear the caution label regarding latex content. Potential for Allergic skin reaction
Root cause
Error in labeling
Action
On 4/13/2015 United Ortho emailed the affected distributor regarding the need for correction due to latex in the product and that updated labeling and instructions would be provided. United-Ortho personnel will travel to Hawaii and accompany the distributor to label the product at the sites to which it was distributed. Records will be maintained at each location.
Quantity
756
Distribution
Domestic: HI International; None
Lot, serial or model codes
Product # i-75100  Lot# AK20140801002
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
IQI
Firm FEI
3003707831
Firm city
Fort Wayne
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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