FDA Recall Terminated

Aliquot Delivery Kit (Syringe and Plunger); for use in open and percutaneous procedures to facilitate placement of bone cement in weakened or diminished bone

Recall: Z-2772-2015 · Initiated August 20, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2772-2015
Event Number
72054
Firm
Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.
FEI Number
1000307073
Product Code
KIH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
August 20, 2015
Posted
September 16, 2015
Terminated
March 10, 2017
Address
45 Great Valley Pkwy, Malvern, PA, 19355-1302

Description

Aliquot Delivery Kit (Syringe and Plunger); for use in open and percutaneous procedures to facilitate placement of bone cement in weakened or diminished bone

Reason

Two isolated instances of holes in the outer header bag component of the double barrier sterile packaging configuration

Action

Stryker Sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated August 20, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Actions to be taken by the Customer/User: Our records indicate that you have received the above referenced instruments. It is Stryker Orthobiologics responsibility as the manufacturer to ensure that customers who may have received these affected instruments also receive this important communication. Please assist us in meeting our regulatory obligation by faxing back the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form as soon as possible to 215-253-5020. We regret any inconvenience this action may cause you and if you have any questions, please contact Stryker Orthobiologics at 610-640-1775 x 5299.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution and to the countries of : Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Quantity

9805