Recall Z-2054-2013 ยท GXP Methyl Methacrylate For Cranioplasty
Stryker Craniomaxillofacial Division
Stryker Part Numbers 79-43903 (3cc), 79-43905 (5cc), 79-43910 (10 cc), 79-43915 (15cc), 397003 (3cc), 397005 (5cc), 397010 (10 cc), 397015 (15 cc) HydroSet Injectable HA Bone Substitute Sterile R/EO, nonpyrogenic, Product of Ireland Stryker Injectable Cement is a self-setting, calcium phosphate cement intended for use in the repair of neurosurgical burr holes, contiguous craniotomy cuts and oth
| Date | Aug 26, 2013 (initiated Jul 30, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Stryker received reports of the desiccant bag in the kit leaking silica gel granulate. This could increase exposure to anesthesia during surgical delay up to 60 minutes or inadvertent implantation of silica gel granulate which could cause foreign body reaction including inflammation and might lead to the need for revision surgery. |
| Root cause | Package design/selection |
| Action | Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notices with attached Product Correction Bulletin dated, July 30, 2013, describing the product, problem and possible adverse events associated with the recall were sent to all affected customers. Customers were instructed to pass the notice and bulletin to all individuals who may be using the device, provided instructions on procedures which would help mitigate risk and return the customer response form to our Customer Service Team by email, fax or letter. Email: CMF-custserv@stryker.com Fax: 1-877-648-7114 Address: 750 Trade Centre Way, Suite 2 |
| Quantity | 12,719 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the countries through Stryker Distribution: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Argent |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K060763 | STRYKER INJECTABLE CEMENT Stryker, Sep 22, 2006 |