Literature for Implant Extraction Set - Implant Extraction Guide Module One & Two. Lists and describes the instruments which are in the Implant Extraction Set and the general application of these instruments for hardware removal.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1443-2010
- Event Number
- 55049
- Firm
- Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- FEI Number
- 3003070421
- Product Code
- HWB
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Labeling Change Control
- Initiated
- March 2, 2010
- Posted
- April 27, 2010
- Terminated
- August 6, 2012
- Address
- 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ, 07430
Description
Literature for Implant Extraction Set - Implant Extraction Guide Module One & Two. Lists and describes the instruments which are in the Implant Extraction Set and the general application of these instruments for hardware removal.
Literature did not include the design change to a smaller cannulation diameter.
An Urgent Correction - Operative Technique letter was sent to direct accounts, Hospital Risk Management, Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons that use the Gamma3 system. Notification letters were sent via Federal Express on March 2, 2010. The letter identified the product and described the issue. It also discussed the potential hazards and risk mitigation. Customers are to contact Customer Service at 1-866-OR-ASSIST or any of the other firm representatives listed in the letter.
Nationwide Distribution
790 unit