FDA Recall Terminated

2.3MM Tapered Router, Product Number 5407-FA2-023 A router is a cutting accessory used in the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)/Otology /Neurotology/ Otorhinolaryngology; Craniofacial (bones of the skull and supraorbital region); and Sternotomy. They are intended to be used with the Stryker CORE" system.

Recall: Z-2238-2016 · Initiated June 24, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2238-2016
Event Number
74639
Firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1811755
Product Code
HBE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
June 24, 2016
Posted
July 19, 2016
Terminated
March 23, 2017
Address
4100 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI, 49002-9704

Description

2.3MM Tapered Router, Product Number 5407-FA2-023 A router is a cutting accessory used in the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)/Otology /Neurotology/ Otorhinolaryngology; Craniofacial (bones of the skull and supraorbital region); and Sternotomy. They are intended to be used with the Stryker CORE" system.

Reason

A variation in flute depth on the routers was observed. The variation in flute depth may cause the routers to be more susceptible to breakages. Risk to Health: Injury to critical soft tissue requiring surgical intervention may occur.

Action

Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated June 24, 2016, to the affected customers via courier, and to Sales Representatives and international affiliates via e-mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. For questions regarding this recall, please contact Stryker Instruments at 269-389-2921.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Netherlands, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, and United Kingdom

Quantity

3,163