CLASS II Device recall · Reported 6 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Aluminum crutch under the following labels: Aluminum crutch recalled

Medical Depot is recalling Aluminum crutch under the following labels: Aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair, Aluminum, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesItem #.: 1) 10400-1, 2) 10400-8, 3) 10401-1, 4) 10401-8, 5) 10402-1 & 6) 10402-8

Quantity recalled123,125 pairs

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-2101-2016
FDA event ID: 73918
Recalling firm: Medical Depot, Port Washington, NY
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Feb 2016
FDA classified: 30 Jun 2016
Reported: 6 Jul 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Foreign Material
Device type: Other Medical Devices

Timeline

17 Feb 2016	Recall initiated by company
30 Jun 2016	Classified by FDA	+134 days
6 Jul 2016	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Tip crutch failure involving the bottom of the metal portion which comes in contact with ground

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Aluminum crutch under the following labels: 1) Aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair per case, 2) Aluminum crutch, adult, 8 pairs per case, 3) Aluminum crutch, youth, 1 pair per case, 4) Aluminum crutch 8 pairs per case, 5) Aluminum crutch, tall adult, 1 pair per case & 6) Aluminum crutch, tall adult, 8 pairs per case

Where it was distributed

Nationwide Distribution

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Tip crutch failure involving the bottom of the metal portion which comes in contact with ground

Which lots are affected?

Item #.: 1) 10400-1, 2) 10400-8, 3) 10401-1, 4) 10401-8, 5) 10402-1 & 6) 10402-8

Where was it sold?

Nationwide Distribution

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

5 other products · FDA event 73918

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Universal Quick Adjust under the following labels recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
6 Jul 2016	CLASS II	Universal Quick Adjust under the following labels recalled	Medical Depot	Foreign Material	Nationwide
6 Jul 2016	CLASS II	Direct Supply aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair Aid the user recalled	Medical Depot	Foreign Material	Nationwide
6 Jul 2016	CLASS II	Universal aluminum crutch, 1 pair Aid the user recalled by Medical Depot	Medical Depot	Foreign Material	Nationwide
6 Jul 2016	CLASS II	Universal Quick Adjust under the following labels recalled	Medical Depot	Foreign Material	Nationwide
6 Jul 2016	CLASS II	EZ adjust aluminum crutch under the following labels recalled	Medical Depot	Foreign Material	Nationwide

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