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Recall Z-1776-2014 ยท HBE Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (Simple, Powered)

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

Stryker 4.0mm x 5.1mm Neuro Drill Soft Touch Sterile Product Usage: The devices are intended to be used to cut bone and bone related tissue during neurosurgery, including craniotomy and spinal surgery as well as ear, nose and throat (ENT), orthopedic, and general surgical applications including maxillofacial, craniofacial surgeries. The main procedures/conditions in which these products are expe

DateJun 11, 2014 (initiated May 22, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThere may be missing notches, partial notches or no notches at all in some Cutting Accessories that are used with the Elite" Attachments.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionStryker Instruments sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notification letter dated May 22, 2014, to the consignees. Recall notification included affected product description and identification, reason for recall, risk to health, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers will be instructed to review the notification, quarantine unused product and to return a signed Business Reply Form. They will be advised that a Stryker Representative will be sent to their facility to inspect any affected product on hand. Once product is inspected by the Stryker Representative, they can return co
Quantity188
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US (nationwide)
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.