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Gamma3 Long Nail Kit, 120 degree, 11 x 320mm Right. And 125 degree Nail.

FDA device recall Z-0241-06 · posted 2005-12-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
The Gamma Nail may have been manufactured with an incorrect lag screw hole angulation. Catalog number 3225-0360S, lot code K949396 was manufactured with a lag screw hole angulation of 120 degrees instead of 125 degrees. Catalog number 3220-0320S, lot code K949408 was manufactured with a lag screw hole angulation of 125 degrees instead of 120 degrees.
Action taken
Notification letters and Product Accountability forms were sent via FedEx on 11/22/2004 with return receipt.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
NDH
Quantity affected
19
Distribution
The product was sent to Stryker Orthopaedics branches and agents throughout the US. There was one hospital that was a direct account.
Date initiated
2004-11-22
Date posted
2005-12-01
Date terminated
2006-10-03
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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GAMMA3 NAIL SYSTEM (K034002)Howmedica Osteonics Corp.2004-01-15