ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2016-2012 ยท HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Stryker T2 Arthrodesis Nailing System. Manufacturer: Stryker Trauma GmbH, Professor-Kuntscher-Str. 1-5, 24232 Schonkirchen Germany. Distributed in the USA by Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. The T2 Arthrodesis Nail is intended for the treatment of Knee Arthrodesis. The design of the T2 Arthrodesis Nail features a unique curvature which incorporates both femur ante c

DateJul 16, 2012 (initiated Jan 26, 2012)
StatusTerminated
ReasonStryker has become aware that there exists a potential for breach of the sterile barrier of packaging associated with certain lots of T2 Knee Arthrodesis Nails.
Root causePackaging
ActionStryker Orthopaedics sent Recall letters/Customer Response forms dated 1/26/2012 and 1/30/2012 on 1/27/2012 and 1/31/2012 via FEDEX to their branches, hospitals and surgeon accounts respectively. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the aciton to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to contact their Stryker representative to arrange for return of any affected product. Customers were asked to fax back the attached Product Recall Acknowledgment Form as soon as possible to 201-831-6069.. For any questions customers should call 201-972-2100. For questions regarding
Quantity532 units.
DistributionNationwide.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K020384T2 ARTHRODESIS NAIL SYSTEM
Howmedica Osteonics Corp., May 6, 2002