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Stryker Orthopaedics PAL Pelvic Alignment Level, Ref: PAL 400; Howmedica Osteonics Corp, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ

FDA device recall Z-1915-2009 · posted 2009-08-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
The bubble in a vial of the Pelvic Alignment Level (PAL) was wider than the level marking. Upon opening the PAL and removing the vial, it was discovered that the vial was leaking
Action taken
Stryker Orthopaedics issued an "Important Product Removal" letter dated September 11, 2007 via Federal Express informing consignees of the affected devices. The firm requested that users identify and return any affected product and account for product by returning a Product Accountability Form via fax. For further information, contact Stryker Orthopaedics at 1-201-831-5825.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IQO
Quantity affected
615
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2007-09-11
Date posted
2009-08-26
Date terminated
2009-10-15
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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