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Class II Recall

Stryker 2.3mm Tapered Router, Catalog no. 5820-071-023 instrument used in craniotomy procedures.

Stryker Instruments

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Stryker 2.3mm Tapered Router, Catalog no. 5820-071-023 instrument used in cranio by Stryker Instruments. Reason: There is a potential for the core diameter to be undersized, which may lead to the router breaking. A break can lead to unintended metal fragments in .

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1478-2022

Action Date

2022-08-03

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Stryker 2.3mm Tapered Router, Catalog no. 5820-071-023 instrument used in craniotomy procedures.

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI (GTIN): 07613327294910 Affected Lots: 22011017 21330017 20216017 20140017 20139027

Quantity Affected: 543

Reason for Recall

There is a potential for the core diameter to be undersized, which may lead to the router breaking. A break can lead to unintended metal fragments in the surgical site, resulting in the potential for surgical intervention or damage to critical neurological or vascular structures.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and the countries of Canada, Netherlands, and Thailand.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-06-24

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 163 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Stryker Instruments has 16 FDA actions in our database, including 1 recall and 15 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Stryker Instruments) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Stryker Instruments have FDA actions?

Stryker Instruments has 16 FDA actions in our database, including 1 recall and 15 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1478-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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