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Stryker 1) XIA Torque Wrench 2) XIA 3 Torque Wrench 3) XIA Elegance Short Torque Wrench Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS Z.I. Marticot -33610 -CESTAS -FRANCE +33 (0) 5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine 2 Pearl Court Allendale, NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-760-8000 XIA 3 Spinal System- Intended for use in the noncervical spine. When used as an anterior/anterolateral and posterior, non cervical pedicle and on-pedicled fixation system, the XIA 3 Spinal system is intended to provide additional support during fusion autograft or allograft in skeletally mature patients in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities; degenerate disc disease (DDD) ; spondylolisthesis; trauma spinal stenosis; curvatures; tumor; pseudoarthrosis and failed previous fusion. XIA - Intended for anterior/anterolateral and posterior, non cervical pedicle and non-pedicle fixation of the spine to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease; spondylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, curvatures, tumor, pseudoarthrosis and failed previous fusion.

FDA Recall Z-0375-2014 · Posted 2013-11-21

Recalling FirmStryker Spine
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLXH
Date Initiated2013-09-24
Date Terminated2016-10-13
Product Quantity220 US units; 431 OUS units

Reason for Recall

Multiple complaints have reported that the hex tip of the torque wrench fracturing during final tightening.

Firm Action

Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal Notification letter dated September 25, 2013, with product accountability forms to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify any affected product, reconcile any Torque Wrenches with Catalog Number with Lot Numbers referenced in the letter. Customers were asked to fax a copy of the Customer Response Form to Regulatory Compliance at 855-632-9049 or you email it to [email protected]. Customers were asked to return the affected product using the enclosed mailing label to: RECALL RA 2013-105 Stryker Spine 59 Route 17 South, Allendale, New Jersey 07401 branches/agencies, the field and surgeons via Fed Ex on starting on 9/24/2013. For questions regarding this recall call 201-760-8298. Stryker sent another Urgent Medical Device Removal Notification Letter dated 1/29/2014 which included additional lots and one product.

Root Cause

Process design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Iraq, Egypt, and Turkey.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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