Date Initiated by Firm |
February 19, 2008 |
Date Posted |
August 19, 2008 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 19, 2008 |
Recall Number |
Z-1377-2008 |
Recall Event ID |
46938 |
Product Classification |
Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument - Product Code LXH
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Product |
Radius Rod Persuader is a non-sterile instrument for use with other devices in spinal surgery. |
Code Information |
Lot Codes 067805, 067806, 067807, 06D694. Catalog number: 486619190 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Stryker Spine 2 Pearl Ct Allendale NJ 07401-1611
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For Additional Information Contact |
Michelle Klein 201-760-8256
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The t-bar of the Radius Rod Persuader devices froze due to a loosening screw causing the device to fail.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Device Design |
Action |
Recall notification was sent via FedEx on February 19, 2008 to all branches/agencies. All questions are to be directed to Michelle Klein, Regulatory Compliance Specialist - 201-760-8256. |
Quantity in Commerce |
65 units |
Distribution |
Product was distributed to a limited population during a product launch for the purposes of gathering feedback on the product. |
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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