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Ankle Arthrodesis Nail, right T2 Ankle 11x300mm, Product… recallZ-2408-2018 · Stryker GmbH · initiated Apr 27, 2018

Terminated

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Stryker GmbH or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The manufacturer has discovered that potentially out-of-specification products may have left the factory. Non-conforming cannulation of the nails may result in reduced component strength and potentially premature nail breakage.

FDA root cause category: Employee error

What the company is doing

Urgent Product Recall letters dated 4/27/18 were distributed to customers. The letters instructed customers to perform the following actions: 1. Inform individuals within your organization who need to be aware of this device recall. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine if any devices from the affected product list are at your facility. Response is required, even though you may not have any physical inventory on site anymore. 3. Quarantine and discontinue use of the recalled devices. 4. Maintain awareness of this notice internally until all required actions have been completed within your facility 5. Inform Stryker if any of the subject devices have been distributed to other organizations. a) Please provide contact details so that Stryker can inform the recipients appropriately. b) If you are a Distributor, note that you are responsible for notifying your affected customers. 6. Branches/Agencies: Return all affected products available at your location to: Stryker Orthopaedics/PFA Product Returns Attn: Distribution Inventory Team 325 Corporate Drive Dock M-East Mahwah, NJ 07430 PR 1774317 Event 6020 7. Hospitals/Branches/Agencies: Complete and sign the enclosed Business Reply Form and fax to 1-888-230-2125 or to Email: [email protected]

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2408-2018
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Apr 27, 2018
Recalling firm
Stryker GmbH
Product code
HSB
FDA submissions
K003018
Distribution
The products were distributed to the following US states: AL, Co, FL, KY, NC, TN, UT, and WA.

Product description

Ankle Arthrodesis Nail, right T2 Ankle 11x300mm, Product Number 18191130S

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

GTIN: 04546540673428; Lot code: K081639

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 80131).

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