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Specialty Straight Static Inserter Assembly Product Usage: This instrument is a part of the Navigator product brand . It

FDA device recall Z-1086-2014 · posted 2014-02-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Spine
Reason for recall
Stryker has received complaints from customers relating to fracture along the weld that binds the handle to the shaft of the static inserter.
Action taken
Stryker sent Urgent Medical Device Removal Notification letter and to their customers via email on 12/18/2013. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory, return affected product using enclosed pre-paid mailing label, complete Customer Response Form and fax to Regulatory Compliance at 855-632-9049 or mail it to Spine-RegulatoryActions@Stryker.com. For questions call 201-760-8287, 201-760-8298 or 201-760-8041.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
21 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2013-12-18
Date posted
2014-02-25
Date terminated
2014-08-25
Location
Allendale, NJ

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