Hoffman LRF Telescopic Strut Short Stryker Stryker Trauma AG CH-2545 Seizach Distributed in the USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430. The use of external devices provides the surgeon with a means of bone fixation for the management of fracture and reconstructive surgery. These devices are intended only to assist healing and are not intended to replace normal bone structures. External fixation devices are intended to hold fractured bone surfaces in apposition to facilitate normal healing. While proven successful, the devices are manufactured from metal, plastic, and composite materials. No such fracture fixation device, subject to fatigue, can be expected to withstand activity levels in the same way as would a normal health bone. The external fixation system, therefore, will not be as strong, reliable or durable as a normal human bone.
FDA Recall Z-0266-2013 · Posted 2012-11-08
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Recalling FirmStryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKTT
Date Initiated2012-07-03
Date Terminated2014-04-17
Product Quantity165 units
Reason for Recall
Three complaints have been filed where the Hoffman LRF Telescopic Struts have broken during load bearing application by patients having a body weight greater than 250 LBS.
Firm Action
Stryker Orthopaedics sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD REMOVAL" letter dated July 2, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Business Reply Form was included for customers to complete and return to via fax to 1-865-252-3635. Contact the firm at 1-866-626-7747 for assistance.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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