FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

GAMMA3 System Long Nail Kit, R2.0, Ti, Left Distributed in USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A single use device intended for the temporary fixation, correction of stabilization of the right femur. The kit consists of intramedullary nail and set screw. The kit is used in combination with lag screw and (distal) locking screws and end cap as well.

Recall: Z-1846-2013 · Reported August 7, 2013

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1846-2013
Event ID
65646
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
August 7, 2013
Initiation Date
May 21, 2013
Classification Date
July 31, 2013
Termination Date
October 14, 2014
Address
325 Corporate Dr, N/A, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-2002, United States

Description

GAMMA3 System Long Nail Kit, R2.0, Ti, Left Distributed in USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A single use device intended for the temporary fixation, correction of stabilization of the right femur. The kit consists of intramedullary nail and set screw. The kit is used in combination with lag screw and (distal) locking screws and end cap as well.

Reason

Stryker Osteosynthesis has become aware that LEFT GAMMA3 nails are marked as right nails.

Code Info

Catalog Number- 33250400S Catalog Number 33250360S

Distribution

US Distribution including the states of IL, KY and TN.

Quantity

5 units