ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0582-03 ยท HTW Bit, Drill

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics

T2 3.5x130mm AO Drill Bit

DateFeb 26, 2003 (initiated Jan 20, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonCertain sterile packed drills with center tip may penetrate the foam and blister resulting in loss of sterility.
Root causeOther
ActionHowmedica sent notification letters and product accountability forms to all branches/agents via FedEx with return receipt. To Hospitals, notifications letters were sent to OR Supervisors via FedEx with return receipts.
Quantity290
DistributionProduct was distributed to 53 Howmedica Branches/agents, 996 hospitals, and 63 government hospitals throughout the nation.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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