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Radius Rod Persuader is a non-sterile instrument for use with other devices in spinal surgery.

FDA device recall Z-1377-2008 · posted 2008-08-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Spine
Reason for recall
The t-bar of the Radius Rod Persuader devices froze due to a loosening screw causing the device to fail.
Action taken
Recall notification was sent via FedEx on February 19, 2008 to all branches/agencies. All questions are to be directed to Michelle Klein, Regulatory Compliance Specialist - 201-760-8256.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
65 units
Distribution
Product was distributed to a limited population during a product launch for the purposes of gathering feedback on the product.
Date initiated
2008-02-19
Date posted
2008-08-19
Date terminated
2008-08-19
Location
Allendale, NJ

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