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Duration packaging distributed by Stryker Orthopaedics, Limerick, Ireland Stryker Ireland Carrigtwohill Industrial Estat

FDA device recall Z-0931-2012 · posted 2012-01-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
As part of Stryker's quality process, a packaging discrepancy was identified in specific lots of Stryker's Duration packaging.
Action taken
Stryker sent an Urgent Product Recall notification letter and Product Recall Acknowledgment Form dated September 6, 2011 to all affected consignees via FedEx with return receipt. The letter identifed the product, problems, potential hazard, and instructions on how to handled the affected product. Consignees are instructed to Return the affected product to the attention of Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Orthopaedics. Consignees are advised to completed and fax back the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form within 5 days to (201) 831-6069. For questions call (201) 972-2100.
Root cause
Packaging
Status
Terminated
Product code
MEH
Quantity affected
39,483 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution (USA)
Date initiated
2011-09-06
Date posted
2012-01-30
Date terminated
2015-11-17
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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ADM AND ADM/MDM DURATION INSERTS, ADM AND ADM/MDM X3 INSERTS (K112556)Howmedica Osteonics Corp.2011-09-28