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Z-1062-2009

AxSOS T8 Screwdriver, 3.0mm Locking Set. REF 702746. This product is non sterile. Distributed in the USA by...

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2008-11-24 / Terminated

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of AxSOS T8 Screwdriver, 3.0mm Locking Set. REF 702746. This product is non sterile. Distributed in the USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ. The... on . The reason FDA records is "Potential Breakage: Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that there is the potential for the tip of the AxSOS Screwdriver and the AxSOS Torque Limiter to break". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1062-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product
AxSOS T8 Screwdriver, 3.0mm Locking Set. REF 702746. This product is non sterile. Distributed in the USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ. The screwdrivers of the AxSOS system are multiple use instruments used to insert screws into bones.
Product code
HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Reason for recall
Potential Breakage: Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that there is the potential for the tip of the AxSOS Screwdriver and the AxSOS Torque Limiter to break.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
"Urgent Product Recall" letters were sent to Stryker Orthopaedics Branches/Agencies, Chief of Orthopaedics, Hospital Risk Management and Surgeons on November 24, 2008 via Federal Express. The letters described the issue and provided the following instructions: 1. Examine your inventory and determine if you have any of the affected product, 2. Remove and quarantine affected product from your inventory, 3. Complete the attached Product Recall Acknowledgement Form (and fax to Stryker Orthopaedics at 201-831-6069), and 4. Return the affected product to your Stryker Orthopaedics Sales representative. Direct questions to your Stryker Orthopaedics Sales Representative or call Stryker Orthopaedics at 201-831-5000.
Quantity in commerce
467 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
All lot codes.