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FDA device recall Z-1243-2011 · posted 2011-02-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Stryker Instruments Division of Stryker Corporation

Reason for recall

Product was packaged with an incorrect packaging material and therefore has a potential to be non-sterile which, if contaminated, could lead to a patient infection.

Action taken

The firm, Stryker, sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter dated December 2, 2010 to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and the action to be taken by the customers. The customer were asked to complete and fax in the business reply form indicating they have received the notification and to indicate whether or not they have affected product on hand, and send back any affected product to Regulatory Affairs at Stryker Instruments. Stryker will then send a replacement product to the customer. Upon receipt of the completed business reply form, the customer will be contacted to arrange return of any affected product they have in their inventory. Once the affected product is received, a replacement 5190 TPS Series Bur will be sent to the customer. For questions regarding this recall, please contact Stryker Instruments at 1-800-800-4236 ext. 3584 or kathleen.kelly.smith@stryker.com.

Root cause

Packaging

Status

Terminated

Product code

HBE

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA including states of: CA, FL, LA, MI, MT, NE, NH, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, VT, and WA; and countries including: Sweden and Australia.

Date initiated

2010-11-30

Date posted

2011-02-14

Date terminated

2011-04-13

Location

Kalamazoo, MI

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