ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1959-2009 ยท KWQ Appliance, Fixation, Spinal Intervertebral Body

Stryker Spine

Stryker Reflex Hybrid variable self-drilling screw. Non Sterile. Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France. Distributed in USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ 07430.

DateAug 20, 2009 (initiated Jun 14, 2006)
StatusTerminated
ReasonDesign Flaw: The design did not prevent over angulation of the screws when the recommended instrument, All in One Guide, was not used.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionStryker Spine issued an "Important Market Withdrawal" notice dated June 14, 2006. Consignees were advised to complete and return a Product Accountability Form via fax to 1-201-831-6069 prior to returning the affected product. Product return was to be performed during certain phase periods when upgrades were being shipped. For further questions, contact Stryker Spine at 1-201-831-5825.
Quantity109572 total screws, self tapping and self drilling.
DistributionNationwide Distribution -- Including states of NC, OR, AZ, TN, CA, MA, MD, IL, GA, FL, NJ, NM, KY, LA, PA, MI, UT, MO, OK, KS, OH, MN, NE, IN, MT, TX, AL, CO and WI.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K040261REFLEX HYBRID ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM
Stryker Spine, Apr 16, 2004