FDA Recall Terminated

AxSOS T8 Screwdriver, 3.0mm Locking Set. REF 702746. This product is non sterile. Distributed in the USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ. The screwdrivers of the AxSOS system are multiple use instruments used to insert screws into bones.

Recall: Z-1062-2009 · Initiated November 24, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1062-2009
Event Number
50850
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
HRS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
November 24, 2008
Posted
April 13, 2009
Terminated
April 6, 2010
Address
325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

Description

AxSOS T8 Screwdriver, 3.0mm Locking Set. REF 702746. This product is non sterile. Distributed in the USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ. The screwdrivers of the AxSOS system are multiple use instruments used to insert screws into bones.

Reason

Potential Breakage: Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that there is the potential for the tip of the AxSOS Screwdriver and the AxSOS Torque Limiter to break.

Action

"Urgent Product Recall" letters were sent to Stryker Orthopaedics Branches/Agencies, Chief of Orthopaedics, Hospital Risk Management and Surgeons on November 24, 2008 via Federal Express. The letters described the issue and provided the following instructions: 1. Examine your inventory and determine if you have any of the affected product, 2. Remove and quarantine affected product from your inventory, 3. Complete the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form (and fax to Stryker Orthopaedics at 201-831-6069), and 4. Return the affected product to your Stryker Orthopaedics Sales representative. Direct questions to your Stryker Orthopaedics Sales Representative or call Stryker Orthopaedics at 201-831-5000.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

467 units