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Stryker MIS Bur, 3.0mm Neuro Diamond Course, sterile, Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI; REF 8420-107-230.

FDA device recall Z-0599-2010 · posted 2010-01-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Reason for recall
The bur may fracture, resulting in fragments within the surgical site, injury to the patient or surgical team, or both.
Action taken
Consignees were sent a letter dated 7/10/09 instructing them to locate and return product on hand for replacement. Surgeons who use the product were notified via a separate, untitled letter, dated July 13, 2009. A speed warning will be added to the product labels. Questions are directed to the firm at: 1-800-800-4236 ext. 3808.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
HBE
Quantity affected
5438 of all products
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: Australia, Canada, England, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan.
Date initiated
2009-07-06
Date posted
2010-01-11
Date terminated
2010-10-25
Location
Kalamazoo, MI

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