CLASS II Device recall · Reported 6 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Direct Supply aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair Aid the user recalled
Medical Depot is recalling Direct Supply aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair Aid the user in walking while relieving, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-2106-2016
- 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
Direct Supply aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair per case Aid the user in walking while relieving weight from one foot or leg.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide Distribution
Questions about this recall
Is Direct Supply aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair Aid the user in walking while relieving recalled?
Yes. Medical Depot recalled Direct Supply aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair Aid the user in walking while relieving on 17 Feb 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2106-2016.
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 #: DS 10400
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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