Class 2 Device Recall Stryker CORE

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 24, 2016
• Date Posted: July 19, 2016
• Recall Status: Terminated on March 23, 2017
• Recall Number: Z-2238-2016
• Recall Event ID: 74639
• 510(K)Number: K143399
• Product Classification: Drills, burrs, trephines & accessories (simple, powered) - Product Code HBE
• Product: 2.3MM Tapered Router, Product Number 5407-FA2-023 A router is a cutting accessory used in the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)/Otology /Neurotology/ Otorhinolaryngology; Craniofacial (bones of the skull and supraorbital region); and Sternotomy. They are intended to be used with the Stryker CORE" system.
• Code Information: Lot numbers: 15077027, 15077067, 15077097, 15078087, 15105017, 15108017, 15108047, 15108077, 15108087, 15108097, 15146017, 15146027, 15146037, 15146047
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation; 4100 E Milham Ave; Portage MI 49002-9704
• For Additional Information Contact: Kelly Jo Davis; 269-389-2921
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: A variation in flute depth on the routers was observed. The variation in flute depth may cause the routers to be more susceptible to breakages. Risk to Health: Injury to critical soft tissue requiring surgical intervention may occur.
• FDA Determined Cause: Process design
• Action: Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated June 24, 2016, to the affected customers via courier, and to Sales Representatives and international affiliates via e-mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. For questions regarding this recall, please contact Stryker Instruments at 269-389-2921.
• Quantity in Commerce: 3,163
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Netherlands, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, and United Kingdom
• 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.
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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = HBE