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Terminated

Stryker Mantis Rod Inserter Inner Shaft; Non Sterile; Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas France. Distributed by Stryker Spine, Allendale, NJ 07401-1677. The MANTIS Spinal System is intended for posterior, non-cervical pedicle fixation for the following indications: degenerative disk disease, spodylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, curvatures, tumor, pseudoarthrosis and failed previous fusion.

FDA Recall Z-1612-2009 · Posted 2009-07-07

Recalling FirmStryker Spine
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMNH
Date Initiated2009-04-30
Date Terminated2013-01-23
Product Quantity387 in US

Reason for Recall

The Mantis Rod Inserter Shaft was found to have deformation of the stainless stell split sphere when subjected to high forces, prohibiting the user from being able to grip the rod implantation and the split sphere may separate and fall into the patient.

Firm Action

Stryker Spine issued an "Urgent Product Recall" notification dated April 29, 2009 via Federal Express to all Consignees. Users were instructed to quarantine all affected product and fax a copy of the Product Accountability Form to 201-760-8406. A Stryker sales representative will retrieve the quarantined product. For further information, contact Stryker Spine at 201-760-8206.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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