FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0763-2010 · Initiated October 12, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0763-2010
Event Number
54169
Firm
Stryker Spine
FEI Number
3004024955
Product Code
KWQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
October 12, 2009
Posted
April 12, 2010
Terminated
September 6, 2012
Address
2 Pearl Ct, Allendale, NJ, 07401-1611

Description

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.

Reason

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.

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.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution.

Quantity

983