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Stryker Orthopaedics, Locking Screw, T7, Catalog Number: 40-27622, Size: 2.7X22MM, Non Sterile,Titanium Alloy; Manufactu

FDA device recall Z-1297-2008 · posted 2008-03-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Screws do not have locking threads
Action taken
Recall notification letters (Urgent Product Recall) were sent on January 28, 2008 to all Stryker Branches/Agencies by Federal Express. All product distributed was requested to be located and returned, including from hospitals.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HRS
Quantity affected
100 units
Distribution
Nationwide-USA including states of MA, PA, GA, OH, and TX (hospital consignees) and Stryker Branches/Agencies in MA, NJ, PA, MD, VA, NC, GA, TN, KY, OH, MI, LK, OK, TX, and CA.
Date initiated
2008-01-28
Date posted
2008-03-25
Date terminated
2008-06-04
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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