FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker Xia Dual Anterior Staple; Non Sterile; Catalog number 03820115; Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France; Distributed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ 07430 Single use device sterilized prior to use. For anterior/anterolateral and posterior noncervical pedicle and non-pedicle fixation for the following: degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, curvatures, tumor, psudoartrosis, and failed previous fusion.

Recall: Z-1525-2009 · Initiated April 12, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1525-2009
Event Number
52093
Firm
Stryker Spine
FEI Number
3004024955
Product Code
NKB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
April 12, 2007
Posted
June 26, 2009
Terminated
June 29, 2009
Address
2 Pearl Ct, Allendale, NJ, 07401-1611

Description

Stryker Xia Dual Anterior Staple; Non Sterile; Catalog number 03820115; Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France; Distributed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ 07430 Single use device sterilized prior to use. For anterior/anterolateral and posterior noncervical pedicle and non-pedicle fixation for the following: degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, curvatures, tumor, psudoartrosis, and failed previous fusion.

Reason

Labeling Issue: The large Xia Anterior Staple was laser marked with an "S", indicating small.

Action

Market Withdrawal letters were sent to Stryker branches who received product on April 13, 2007 by Federal Express. The letters asked that they examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify the implant; reconcile these implants on the attached Product Accountability Form and fax a copy to (201) 760-8456; retrieve and return the affected implants; and contact their Stryker Customer Service rep to re-order the product that they are returning as part of the regulatory action.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

38 in US