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Gammas Set Screwdriver Instrument Set, Basic Stryker Trauma GmbH, Germany; Distributed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325

FDA device recall Z-1627-2008 · posted 2008-09-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Stryker Trauma has become aware that five lots of the Gamma3 Set Screwdriver have hexagon tips that were not hardened to specification.
Action taken
On February 22, 2008 Urgent Product Recall notification letters were sent to Stryker Branches/Agencies, Risk Management Departments at hospitals and surgeons via Federal Express. If you have any questions contact Rita Intorrella at (201) 831-5825 or the Hip Fracture Team at (201) 831-5291.
Root cause
Finished device change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HXX
Quantity affected
43 total (single and kits)
Distribution
Class II Recall - Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2008-02-22
Date posted
2008-09-16
Date terminated
2010-10-25
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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