Class 2 Device Recall Interventional Pain 6" 15 G (1.85 mm) Percutaneous Discectomy Probe, REF 407266

• Date Initiated by Firm: February 03, 2011
• Date Posted: March 28, 2011
• Recall Status: Terminated on June 01, 2011
• Recall Number: Z-1830-2011
• Recall Event ID: 57899
• 510(K)Number: K032473
• Product Classification: Arthroscope - Product Code HRX
• Product: Interventional Pain 6" 15 G (1.85 mm) Percutaneous Discectomy Probe, REF 407-266, Sterile, Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI. The DeKompressor Percutaneous Discectomy Probe is intended for use in the apiration of disc material during percutaneous discectomies in the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical regions of the spine
• Code Information: Lot: 10214012.
• FEI Number: 1811755
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Stryker Instruments Division of Stryker Corporation; 4100 East Milham Ave.; Kalamazoo MI 49001
• For Additional Information Contact: K. Kelly Smith; 269-323-7700
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The firm received five complaints that the stylet did not fit down the cannula. The investigation revealed that the incorrect probe assembly was packaged for two DeKompressor part numbers with the lot number of 10214012.
• FDA Determined Cause: Other
• Action: Stryker Instruments Division of Stryker Corporation sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION letter dated February 3, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately check their inventory for any recalled product and quarantine any affected product. If the product was further distributed, customers were asked to forward the letter and the completed Reply Form to all affected locations. Customers were to be contacted to coordinate return of the affected product. Upon receipt of the product, a replacement would be issued to their account. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-253-3210.
• Quantity in Commerce: 44 units both products
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including the states of PA, NY, KS, NJ, TX, MI, OK, and FL, and the countries of Italy and Switzerland.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = HRX