ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1538-2008 ยท MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue

Stryker Endoscopy

Stryker Wedge HS Suture Anchor II with Needles, 6.5 mm, Model number 3910-100-145 Intended for use in securing soft tissue to bone in certain procedures in specific areas.

DateAug 6, 2008 (initiated Feb 7, 2008)
StatusTerminated
ReasonProduct package may crack and cause loss of sterility.
Root causePackaging
ActionStryker Endoscopy initiated the recall on 02/07/2008 by notifying its consignees via telephone, as well as sending out Urgent: Device Removal notices. Recipients of affected lots are to inspect their inventory for part/lot numbers and quarantine any affected product. Affected products are to be returned to Stryker Endoscopy and Customer Service should be contacted for replacement alternatives. Also, the "Acknowledgment of recipt" card needs to be signed and returned to Stryker Endoscopy.
Quantity53 units
DistributionProduct was distributed to 8 consignees in CA, OH, PA, CO, MA, and NJ.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K983557STRYKER WEDGE SUTURE ANCHOR
Stryker Endoscopy, Dec 18, 1998