| Class 2 Device Recall Stryker |  |
Date Initiated by Firm | October 10, 2013 |
Date Posted | April 18, 2016 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 21, 2016 |
Recall Number | Z-1507-2016 |
Recall Event ID |
73505 |
510(K)Number | K130009 |
Product Classification |
Screw, fixation, bone - Product Code HWC
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Product | VariAx Compression Plating System |
Code Information |
catalog numbers 629503S, 629504S, 629505S, 629506S, 629507S, 629508S, 629509S, 629510S, 629527S, 629537S, 629543S, 629544S, 629545S, 629546S, 629547S, 629548S, 629559S, 629560S, 629561S, 629562S, 629564S, 629566S, 629568S, 629570S |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Dr Mahwah NJ 07430-2006
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For Additional Information Contact | Mr. Michael Van Ryn 201-831-5000 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Stryker received two reports indicating that during screw insertion under a high lateral angle a bone screw went through a oblong hole. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
Action | Stryker Orthopaedics sent notification letters/product accountability forms on October 10, 2013, via email. Customers are provided the product issue, hazards and risk mitigation along with actions needed. Customers should receive the affected products and complete the BRF and return to Stryker. Questions can be directed to Stryker. For further questions, please call (201) 831-5000. |
Quantity in Commerce | 118 units |
Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = HWC
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