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VariAx Compression Plating System

FDA device recall Z-1507-2016 · posted 2016-04-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Reason for recall
Stryker received two reports indicating that during screw insertion under a high lateral angle a bone screw went through a oblong hole.
Action taken
Stryker Orthopaedics sent notification letters/product accountability forms on October 10, 2013, via email. Customers are provided the product issue, hazards and risk mitigation along with actions needed. Customers should receive the affected products and complete the BRF and return to Stryker. Questions can be directed to Stryker. For further questions, please call (201) 831-5000.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
HWC
Quantity affected
118 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2013-10-10
Date posted
2016-04-18
Date terminated
2016-04-21
Location
Mahwah, NJ

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