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Triathlon PKR Peg Drill, Catalog Number: 5650-4-512 (Size 1-2 Peg Drill); Catalog Number: 5650-4-536 (Size 3-6 Peg Drill

FDA device recall Z-1835-2011 · posted 2011-03-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Stryker Orthopaedics has identified a trend of complaints involving reports of the peg drill cold welding to the drill guide, causing the Peg Drill to cease functioning. If cold welding of these components occurs, the following potential patient and/or surgeon or surgical staff harms may results.
Action taken
Stryker sent Urgent Product Recall letters on February 9, 2011, and February 10, 2011, via Fed Ex. to all affected customers. The letters identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were asked to complete and fax back the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form as soon as possible to 201-831-6069. For questions regarding this recall call 201-972-2100.
Root cause
Component change control
Status
Terminated
Quantity affected
5650-4-512- 754 units; 5650-4-536- 880 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA , Sweden, Germany; France, Portugal, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand,
Date initiated
2011-02-09
Date posted
2011-03-28
Date terminated
2013-11-18
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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