FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker, Gamma3S Trochanteric Nail 170, Operative Technique for Hip Fracture System.

Recall: Z-1350-2009 · Initiated March 2, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1350-2009
Event Number
51409
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
JDS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
March 2, 2009
Posted
June 1, 2009
Terminated
August 17, 2012
Address
325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

Description

Stryker, Gamma3S Trochanteric Nail 170, Operative Technique for Hip Fracture System.

Reason

Operative Technique: further clarification and guidance is needed to help reduce the potential for distal mis-drilling of the short Gamma3 Trochanteric Nails.

Action

Stryker sent Urgent Product Recall letters by Federal Express on March 2, 2009 to Stryker Branches, Chief of Orthopaedics, Hospital Risk Management and Surgeons. Letters were sent to all who have used the Gamma3 products in the past.

Distribution

Nationwide.

Quantity

685