Date Initiated by Firm | October 12, 2009 |
Date Posted | April 12, 2010 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 06, 2012 |
Recall Number | Z-0763-2010 |
Recall Event ID |
54169 |
510(K)Number | K062310 |
Product Classification |
Appliance, fixation, spinal intervertebral body - Product Code KWQ
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Product | Stryker Reflex Hybrid Screw Extractor Inner Shaft;
Not Sterile;
Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France;
Distributed in the US by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Court, Allendale, NJ.
The threaded tip of the Reflex Hybrid Screw Extractor has been found to fracture the head of the screw, causing problems in removing the screw and possible damage to the screw and/or plate while attempting to remove the screw. |
Code Information |
Ref # 48511905B, all lots. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Stryker Spine 2 Pearl Ct Allendale NJ 07401-1611
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For Additional Information Contact | Ms. Michelle Barry 201-760-8150 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The threaded tip of the Reflex Hybrid Screw Extractor has been found to fracture the head of the screw, causing problems in removing the screw and possible damage to the screw and/or plate while attempting to remove the screw. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Employee error |
Action | An "Urgent Product Recall" letter was sent to Stryker Branches/Agencies on October 12, 2009 and to surgeons who have used the device on October 26, 2009. The recall letter described the affected products, issue and potential hazards. Consignees were instructed to examine their inventory and hospital locations for the affected products and return to Stryker Spine as indicated in the recall letter. Customers were also instructed to complete the enclosed Customer Response form and fax to 1-201-760-8370.
Direct questions about the recall to Stryker Spine by calling 1-201-760-8206. |
Quantity in Commerce | 983 |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. |
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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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = KWQ
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