FDA Recall Terminated

The Instructions For Use for the following: Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 45 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 50 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 55 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 5.5 x 45 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 5.5 x 60 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Manufactured by: STRYKER Spine SAS, Z.I. Marticot - 33610 - Cestas-France +33 (0)5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Ct., Allendale, NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-750-8000. The system is intended for posterior, non-cervical pedicle and non-pedicle pedicle fixation of the spine. It is indicated for: degenerative disc disease (DDD), spondylolisthesis, fracture, dislocation, spinal stenosis, scoliosis kyphosis, lordosis, spinal tumor, pseudarthrosis, and failed previous fusion.

Recall: Z-2235-2012 · Initiated April 25, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2235-2012
Event Number
62663
Firm
Stryker Spine
FEI Number
3004024955
Product Code
MNI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
April 25, 2012
Posted
August 22, 2012
Terminated
February 27, 2013
Address
2 Pearl Ct, Allendale, NJ, 07401-1611

Description

The Instructions For Use for the following: Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 45 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 50 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 55 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 5.5 x 45 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 5.5 x 60 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Manufactured by: STRYKER Spine SAS, Z.I. Marticot - 33610 - Cestas-France +33 (0)5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Ct., Allendale, NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-750-8000. The system is intended for posterior, non-cervical pedicle and non-pedicle pedicle fixation of the spine. It is indicated for: degenerative disc disease (DDD), spondylolisthesis, fracture, dislocation, spinal stenosis, scoliosis kyphosis, lordosis, spinal tumor, pseudarthrosis, and failed previous fusion.

Reason

The front cover of Instructions For Use (IFU) #NOLI135B03Rev02 was improperly marked with a "Sterile" logo in the lower right corner. The products these IFUs were packed with are sold as "Non-Sterile" and require sterilization before use in surgery.

Action

Stryker sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter to affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Customer Response Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 201-760-8370. Contact the firm at 201-760-8298 for questions regarding this notice.

Distribution

Distributed in Atlanta, Georgia.

Quantity

40 units.