FDA Recall Open, Classified

Stryker 2.3mm Tapered Router, Catalog no. 5820-071-023 instrument used in craniotomy procedures.

Recall: Z-1478-2022 · Initiated June 24, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1478-2022
Event Number
90535
Firm
Stryker Instruments
FEI Number
3015967359
Product Code
HBE
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process change control
Initiated
June 24, 2022
Address
1941 Stryker Way, Portage, MI, 49002

Description

Stryker 2.3mm Tapered Router, Catalog no. 5820-071-023 instrument used in craniotomy procedures.

Reason

There is a potential for the core diameter to be undersized, which may lead to the router breaking. A break can lead to unintended metal fragments in the surgical site, resulting in the potential for surgical intervention or damage to critical neurological or vascular structures.

Action

On June 24, 2022, the firm notified customers via Urgent Medical Device Recall Letters. Customers were instructed to locate and quarantine any affected products found in their inventory. Upon receiving the customer's completed response form, the firm will provide a shipping label to return any recalled product. Upon receipt of the recalled product, Stryker will contact the customer to arrange for replacement product.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and the countries of Canada, Netherlands, and Thailand.

Quantity

543