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Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Stryker Orthopaedics Passport A.R. Knee Instrumentation Anterior Skim Guide; Catalog Number 7

FDA device recall Z-2120-2010 · posted 2010-08-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
One of the two posts on the Anterior Resection Guide could disassociate from the main body of the part which has been determined to be caused by a fracture weld.
Action taken
Stryker Urgent Product Recall letters dated April 5, 2010, were sent out via Federal Express to Stryker branches/agencies, Hospital Risk Management, hospital Chief of Orthopedics and Surgeons. All hospitals and surgeons that used the product in the last year were notified. Questions and/or concerns should be directed to Rich Wolyn at 201-972-2100.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
682 units in US, 1292 units internationally.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA, Ireland, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, France, Italy, Switzerland, South Africa, United Kingdom, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Miramar (city), China, Taiwan, India, Austra
Date initiated
2010-04-05
Date posted
2010-08-02
Date terminated
2012-08-28
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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