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Recall Z-2120-2010 ยท LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Stryker Orthopaedics Passport A.R. Knee Instrumentation Anterior Skim Guide; Catalog Number 7650-5003.

DateAug 2, 2010 (initiated Apr 5, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonOne of the two posts on the Anterior Resection Guide could disassociate from the main body of the part which has been determined to be caused by a fracture weld.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionStryker Urgent Product Recall letters dated April 5, 2010, were sent out via Federal Express to Stryker branches/agencies, Hospital Risk Management, hospital Chief of Orthopedics and Surgeons. All hospitals and surgeons that used the product in the last year were notified. Questions and/or concerns should be directed to Rich Wolyn at 201-972-2100.
Quantity682 units in US, 1292 units internationally.
DistributionWorldwide distribution: USA, Ireland, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands, France, Italy, Switzerland, South Africa, United Kingdom, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Miramar (city), China, Taiwan, India, Australia, Korea, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Canada.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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