Date Initiated by Firm | March 18, 2008 |
Date Posted | September 20, 2008 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 25, 2010 |
Recall Number | Z-1690-2008 |
Recall Event ID |
47519 |
Product Classification |
Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument - Product Code LXH
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Product | Universal Notch Preparation Guide, Size #3;
Non Sterile;
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
325 Corporate Drive
Mahwah, NJ 07430;
authorized representative in Europe:
Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan;
Cedex, France. |
Code Information |
All lots manufactured since 1998. Catalog Number 7650-3363. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430; authorized representative in Europe: Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan; Cedex, France. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Dr Mahwah NJ 07430-2002
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For Additional Information Contact | Rita Intorella 201-831-6413 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Discovery of the potential for Pin and Punch interference of the Size 3 Scorpio Notch Preparation Guide that may result in damage to bone if a user aggressively attempts to seat an obstructed punch. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
Action | Urgent Product Correction notification letters were sent via Federal Express, return receipt to all users on March 18, 2008. Questions should be directed to Rita Intorella, Divisional Regulatory Reporting at (201) 831-5825. |
Quantity in Commerce | 739 units in US; 1213 units internationally |
Distribution | Products were distributed worldwide. |
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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