BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Stryker Trio Connector Hex Socket for Torque Wrench 3.5MM Not Sterile: Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France; Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, Allendale, NJ 07401 The Trio 3.5MM Hex Socket is a reusable instrument, sterilized prior to use, used with the Trio Torque Wrench to facilitate final tightening of Trio connectors and 3.5MM Hex Screw Assembly. This Trio 3.5MM Hex Socket is used with the Trio implant system for posterior noncervical pedical and non pedical fixation of the spine.

    Recall: Z-1886-2009 · Initiated July 1, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1886-2009
    Event Number
    52658
    Firm
    Stryker Spine
    FEI Number
    3004024955
    Product Code
    MNH
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    July 1, 2009
    Posted
    September 16, 2009
    Terminated
    October 20, 2009
    Address
    2 Pearl Ct, Allendale, NJ, 07401-1611

    Description

    Stryker Trio Connector Hex Socket for Torque Wrench 3.5MM Not Sterile: Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France; Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, Allendale, NJ 07401 The Trio 3.5MM Hex Socket is a reusable instrument, sterilized prior to use, used with the Trio Torque Wrench to facilitate final tightening of Trio connectors and 3.5MM Hex Screw Assembly. This Trio 3.5MM Hex Socket is used with the Trio implant system for posterior noncervical pedical and non pedical fixation of the spine.

    Reason

    The Trio 3.5MM Hex socket has been reported to break under high stresses.

    Action

    Product Correction letters were sent on July 1, 2009 to all Branches/Agencies, Surgeons and Hospital Risk Management OR Supervisor by Federal Express. The letter indicates the potential hazards associated with the breakage and it reinforces the appropriate surgical technique in using the hex socket. Customers are requested to complete an acknowledgement form and return it via FAX to Aminah Crawford at 201.760.8370 within five (5) days of receipt of the notice. If you have questions, please contact Tiffani Rogers, Regulatory Compliance Manager at 201.760.8206.

    Distribution

    Nationwide - OR, AR, CA, MA, KY, MD, GA, FL, NY, NM, UT, FL, OK, KS, MI, MN, IN, MT, TX, WI, and TN.

    Quantity

    143