Stryker XIA 3 TORQUE WRENCH REF 48237028 Manufactured by: Stryker pine SAS Z.I MARTICOT-33610-CESTAS-FRANCE...
Stryker Spine began a recall of Stryker XIA 3 TORQUE WRENCH REF 48237028 Manufactured by: Stryker pine SAS Z.I MARTICOT-33610-CESTAS-FRANCE +33 (0)5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Multiple complaints have reported the hex tip of the torque wrench fracturing during final tightening". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0380-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp
- Product
- Stryker XIA 3 TORQUE WRENCH REF 48237028 Manufactured by: Stryker pine SAS Z.I MARTICOT-33610-CESTAS-FRANCE +33 (0)5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Ct. Allendale NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-780-8000 The Xia 3/Mantis Redux/Specialty Audible Torque Wrenches are used to final tighten the blocker of the Xia 3/ Mantis Redux Polyaxial Screws, Hooks, Monoaxial Screws, Rod to Rod Connectors and Off-set connectors. The Torque Wrench is a t-handle deflection beam torque wrench with a 5 mm hex tip. The instrument allows the controlled application of 12 Nm torque via a visual indicator on the bell shaped cylinder just below the handle. The Specialty Audible Torque Wrench has an extra feature where it creates and audible "click" when the desired final tightening torque is reached.
- Product code
- LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
- Reason for recall
- Multiple complaints have reported the hex tip of the torque wrench fracturing during final tightening.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- Stryker Spine sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal Notification letter/Product Accountability Forms dated August 9, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. For questions regarding this recall call 201-760-8150.
- Quantity in commerce
- 54
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Spain, Denmark, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
- Product codes and lots
- Class I device, 510(K) exempt Catalog Number: 48237028 Lot Number: 093653, 093654, 093655
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0380-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0381-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0382-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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