FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker Reciprocating Saw, For use with Stryker System 6. Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI; REF 6206. Product is a linear cutting device used for cutting bone and bone related tissue.

Recall: Z-1026-2009 · Initiated October 10, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1026-2009
Event Number
50084
Firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1811755
Product Code
KIJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
October 10, 2008
Posted
March 10, 2009
Terminated
October 27, 2010
Address
4100 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI, 49002

Description

Stryker Reciprocating Saw, For use with Stryker System 6. Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI; REF 6206. Product is a linear cutting device used for cutting bone and bone related tissue.

Reason

The handpieces may continue to run even when the trigger is not depressed, which could result in the unintended cutting of bone or soft tissue damage.

Action

Consignees were notified of the problem via letter dated October 10, 2008, provided interim instructions to reduce the risk, and informed that Stryker instruments will replace the trigger on all handpieces. Consignees were also instructed on the following: 1) Review the letter and distribute to all affected departments, 2) Complete and sign the enclosed Business Reply Form and fax to 336-499-8603 and 3) Call Stryker Instruments Service Department at 888-308-1983 to schedule service for the handpieces.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution including USA and countries of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and Turkey.

Quantity

25,312 of all units