Class 2 Device Recall Flat Proximal Pressurizer.

• Date Initiated by Firm: January 13, 2012
• Date Posted: March 12, 2012
• Recall Status: Terminated on July 24, 2013
• Recall Number: Z-1198-2012
• Recall Event ID: 60892
• Product Classification: Dispenser, cement - Product Code KIH
• Product: Flat Proximal Pressurizer. Bone cement pressurizers are intended to help seal the delivery path between the delivery nozzle and bone in order to pressurize the cement during delivery.
• Code Information: Part Number: 0206-556-000; Lot: 11271012
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation; 4100 E Milham Ave; Portage MI 49002-9704
• For Additional Information Contact: 269-323-7700
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The firm identified two complaints have been reported indicating that the product inside the package did not match with the label information. The product was labeled as Flat Proximal Pressurizer P/N 0206-556-000 while the product inside the package was Femoral Pressurizer P/N 0206-566-000.
• FDA Determined Cause: Mixed-up of materials/components
• Action: Stryker Instruments sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall notification" dated January 13, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to : Immediately check all stock areas or operating room storage and quarantine any affected product found. Mark product as RECALLED PRODUCT . Please indicate on the BRF the quantity of affected Pressurizers you are returning and fill in the form completely. Sign the BRF (even if you do not have any affected product). Note: Your signature on the BRF indicates that you received and understand this notification and are returning all affected product from your facility. Fax the Business Reply Form to Stryker Instruments Regulatory Department, 866-521-2762. Upon receipt of the BRF, Stryker will contact you to coordinate the return of all affected product that you have on hand. Send back all affected product using the pre-paid shipper provided to you by Stryker. Upon receipt of the product, a replacement will be issued to your account
• Quantity in Commerce: 10 boxes (60 units)
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide, including the states of AL and OK and the country of Canada.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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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.