Stryker Xia Dual Anterior Staple; Non Sterile; Catalog number 03820115; Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France; Distributed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ 07430 Single use device sterilized prior to use. For anterior/anterolateral and posterior noncervical pedicle and non-pedicle fixation for the following: degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, curvatures, tumor, psudoartrosis, and failed previous fusion.
FDA Recall Z-1525-2009 · Posted 2009-06-26
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Recalling FirmStryker Spine
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNKB
Date Initiated2007-04-12
Date Terminated2009-06-29
Product Quantity38 in US
Reason for Recall
Labeling Issue: The large Xia Anterior Staple was laser marked with an "S", indicating small.
Firm Action
Market Withdrawal letters were sent to Stryker branches who received product on April 13, 2007 by Federal Express. The letters asked that they examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify the implant; reconcile these implants on the attached Product Accountability Form and fax a copy to (201) 760-8456; retrieve and return the affected implants; and contact their Stryker Customer Service rep to re-order the product that they are returning as part of the regulatory action.
Root Cause
Error in labeling
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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