FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker Mantis Rod Inserter Inner Shaft; Non Sterile; Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas France. Distributed by Stryker Spine, Allendale, NJ 07401-1677. The MANTIS Spinal System is intended for posterior, non-cervical pedicle fixation for the following indications: degenerative disk disease, spodylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, curvatures, tumor, pseudoarthrosis and failed previous fusion.

Recall: Z-1612-2009 · Initiated April 30, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1612-2009
Event Number
52090
Firm
Stryker Spine
FEI Number
3004024955
Product Code
MNH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 30, 2009
Posted
July 7, 2009
Terminated
January 23, 2013
Address
2 Pearl Ct, Allendale, NJ, 07401-1611

Description

Stryker Mantis Rod Inserter Inner Shaft; Non Sterile; Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas France. Distributed by Stryker Spine, Allendale, NJ 07401-1677. The MANTIS Spinal System is intended for posterior, non-cervical pedicle fixation for the following indications: degenerative disk disease, spodylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, curvatures, tumor, pseudoarthrosis and failed previous fusion.

Reason

The Mantis Rod Inserter Shaft was found to have deformation of the stainless stell split sphere when subjected to high forces, prohibiting the user from being able to grip the rod implantation and the split sphere may separate and fall into the patient.

Action

Stryker Spine issued an "Urgent Product Recall" notification dated April 29, 2009 via Federal Express to all Consignees. Users were instructed to quarantine all affected product and fax a copy of the Product Accountability Form to 201-760-8406. A Stryker sales representative will retrieve the quarantined product. For further information, contact Stryker Spine at 201-760-8206.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

387 in US