FDA Recall Terminated

Allocraft TLIF Bone Inserter.

Recall: Z-0011-06 · Initiated April 4, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0011-06
Event Number
31984
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
LXH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
April 4, 2005
Posted
October 7, 2005
Terminated
August 15, 2007
Address
325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430-2002

Description

Allocraft TLIF Bone Inserter.

Reason

Stryker was made aware that the short arm of the bone inserter may fracture during use and potentially result in an adverse health consequence.

Action

The firm sent notification letters to their branches/agencies on 4/4/2005. 100% effectiveness to be achieved by completing Product Accountability forms, follow up telephone calls, and follow-up letters as required.

Distribution

The product was distributed to the firm''s branches/Agencies that distribute the product to hospitals, etc. There are 8 locations.

Quantity

9