Atlas FDA

Literature for Implant Extraction Set - Implant Extraction Guide Module One & Two. Lists and describes the instruments w

FDA device recall Z-1443-2010 · posted 2010-04-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Literature did not include the design change to a smaller cannulation diameter.
Action taken
An Urgent Correction - Operative Technique letter was sent to direct accounts, Hospital Risk Management, Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons that use the Gamma3 system. Notification letters were sent via Federal Express on March 2, 2010. The letter identified the product and described the issue. It also discussed the potential hazards and risk mitigation. Customers are to contact Customer Service at 1-866-OR-ASSIST or any of the other firm representatives listed in the letter.
Root cause
Labeling Change Control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWB
Quantity affected
790 unit
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2010-03-02
Date posted
2010-04-27
Date terminated
2012-08-06
Location
Mahwah, NJ

Monitor recalls programmatically

Recalls and clearances share one API, with change alerts when new recalls post.