FDA Recall Terminated

Dall Miles Cable Grip System; Catalog number 6704-0-210; Stryker Ireland. The Dall-Miles Recon and Trauma Cable System provides the surgeon with a variety of methods for achieving trochanteric reattachment and for cerclage fixation.

Recall: Z-1821-2009 · Initiated June 18, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1821-2009
Event Number
52525
Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FEI Number
3003070421
Product Code
KTT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
June 18, 2009
Posted
August 18, 2009
Terminated
August 27, 2012
Address
325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, NJ, 07430

Description

Dall Miles Cable Grip System; Catalog number 6704-0-210; Stryker Ireland. The Dall-Miles Recon and Trauma Cable System provides the surgeon with a variety of methods for achieving trochanteric reattachment and for cerclage fixation.

Reason

Sterilization issue: During post-sterilization inspection of the outer blister packaging of the affected lots, it was determined that the outer blister did not meet the required minimum seal width.

Action

Urgent Product Recall letters were sent via Federal Express on June 18, 2009 to all Stryker Branches/Agencies, hospital Risk Management, hospital Chief of Orthopaedics and surgeons who may have used the recalled products. The letters stated the issue, potential hazards, and the risk mitigation. Customers may contact Colleen O'Meara at 201-831-5970 with any questions.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

13 total, (both products)