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Terminated

Stryker Orthopaedics Restoration Gap Plate Screw; Dia. 6.5 mm, Lnth 45 mm; Made in USA, Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430

FDA Recall Z-2140-2009 · Posted 2009-09-14

Recalling FirmStryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMEH
Date Initiated2009-06-26
Date Terminated2010-07-27
Product Quantity51,113 total - all sizes.

Reason for Recall

Raw material supplied by a third party used to manufacture various medical devices does not comply with metallurgical requirements outlines in ASTM standard for titanium surgical implants.

Firm Action

Stryker Orthopaedics issued "Urgent Product Recall" letters via Federal Express priority overnight beginning June 26, 2009 to Branches, Hospital Risk Management and Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons. All users are requested to examine their inventory, retrieve all affected product and return for reconciliation to Stryker Orthopaedics. Users are also requested to complete the enclosed Product Accountability Form and fax with necessary information to the firm at 1-201-831-6069. For further information, contact Stryker Orthopaedics at 1-201-831-5970.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K873251OMNIFIT BONE SCREWOsteonics Corp. · 1987-09-18

Official Source

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

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