| | Class 2 Recall Stryker MANTIS TORQUE WRENCH |  |
| Date Posted |
November 19, 2012 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0381-2013 |
| Product |
Stryker MANTIS TORQUE WRENCH
REF 48287028
Manufactured by:
Stryker pine SAS
Z.I MARTICOT-33610-CESTAS-FRANCE
+33 (0)5.57.97.06.30
http://www.stryker.com
Distributed in the USA by:
Stryker Spine,
2 Pearl Ct. Allendale
NJ 07401-1677 USA
+1-201-780-8000
The Xia 3/Mantis Redux/Specialty Audible Torque Wrenches are used to final tighten the blocker of the Xia 3/ Mantis Redux Polyaxial Screws, Hooks, Monoaxial Screws, Rod to Rod Connectors and Off-set connectors. The Torque Wrench is a t-handle deflection beam torque wrench with a 5 mm hex tip. The instrument allows the controlled application of 12 Nm torque via a visual indicator on the bell shaped cylinder just below the handle. The Specialty Audible Torque Wrench has an extra feature where it creates and audible "click" when the desired final tightening torque is reached. |
| Code Information |
Class I device, 510(K) exempt
Catalog Number: 48287028
Lot Number: 098400
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Stryker Spine 2 Pearl Ct Allendale, New Jersey 07401-1611 |
| Consumer Instructions |
Contact the recalling firm for information |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Michelle Barry 201-760-8150
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Reason for Recall |
Multiple complaints have reported the hex tip of the torque wrench fracturing during final tightening.
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| Action |
Stryker Spine sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal Notification letter/Product Accountability Forms dated August 9, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer.
For questions regarding this recall call 201-760-8150. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
19 units |
| Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Spain, Denmark, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. |
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