Recall Z-1960-2010

Stryker Spine · initiated May 13, 2010

Terminated

Product

Stryker 10 MM AVS TL Trial Spacer; Catalog number: 48389410. Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France; Distributed in the US by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Court, Allendale, NJ 07401. Intended for use in the thoraco-lumbar spine.

Codes / lots: Lot numbers: 063934 - 066350 - 067530 - 06D470 - 071446 - 072674 - 074599 - 075342 - 076571 - 07C636 - 07D771 - 07H718 - 082966 - 084252.

Reason for recall

Stryker Spine has received reports of breakage of the distal end of the AVS TL Spacer Trial during the trialling step of the AVS TL procedure.

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

Urgent Product Recall letters, dated May 13, 2010 were sent via Federal Express to all direct accounts (branches and hospitals) with a separate letter to surgeons. The letter identified the affected product and also described the issue, potential hazards, and risk mitigations. The letter also asked customers to quarantine any affected product and return to Stryker Spine. A Customer Response Form was provided and customers should contact their Stryker Spine Sales Rep for additional information on replacement product. Questions should be directed to Tiffani Rogers on 201-760-8206.

Details

Recall number
Z-1960-2010
Initiated
May 13, 2010
Posted by FDA
July 8, 2010
Terminated
September 6, 2012
Product code
MDM – Instrument, Manual, Surgical, General Use
Quantity
193 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Recalling firm
Stryker Spine, Allendale, NJ

Official FDA recall record

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Z-1964-2010 Stryker 14 MM AVS TL Trial Spacer; Catalog number: 48389414. Manufactured by: Stryker…Stryker Spine has received reports of breakage of the distal end of the AVS TL Spacer Trial during the… 05/13/2010Terminated
Z-1965-2010 Stryker 15 MM AVS TL Trial Spacer; Catalog number: 48389415. Manufactured by: Stryker…Stryker Spine has received reports of breakage of the distal end of the AVS TL Spacer Trial during the… 05/13/2010Terminated
Z-1966-2010 Stryker 16 MM AVS TL Trial Spacer; Catalog number: 48389416. Manufactured by: Stryker…Stryker Spine has received reports of breakage of the distal end of the AVS TL Spacer Trial during the… 05/13/2010Terminated
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