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Z-0845-2010

Stryker T2 Ankle Arthrodesis Nail, right; 011 x 300 mm; Catalog number: 18191130S; Sterile, TI Alloy; Stryker...

Howmedica Osteonics Corp / initiated 2009-12-29 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. began a recall of Stryker T2 Ankle Arthrodesis Nail, right; 011 x 300 mm; Catalog number: 18191130S; Sterile, TI Alloy; Stryker Trauma GmbH, Germany; Distributed in the US by... on . The reason FDA records is "Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that there is the potential for damage to the sterile packaging of the product during transport". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0845-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Howmedica Osteonics Corp
Product
Stryker T2 Ankle Arthrodesis Nail, right; 011 x 300 mm; Catalog number: 18191130S; Sterile, TI Alloy; Stryker Trauma GmbH, Germany; Distributed in the US by Howmedica Osteonics Corp, Mahwah, NJ. Intended for tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis (fusion) and to provide stabilization of the hindfoot and ankle including the transverse tarsal joints coupling the mid-foot to the hindfoot.
Product code
HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories
Reason for recall
Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that there is the potential for damage to the sterile packaging of the product during transport.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Packaging
Action
Urgent Product Recall notification letters were sent to branches on 12/29, 2009, with a corrected version that included a list of catalog numbers and code numbers on January 11, 2009. Letters were also sent by Fed Ex on January 11, 2009 to Hospital Risk Management, Chief of Orthopaedics and surgeons who may have used the device. The letters identified the affected product, described the issue, and the hazards involved. The letter also asked customers to examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify the affected product. They are to retrieve all affected product and return it to their branch or agency warehouse for reconciliation. Customers are to reconcile all products utilizing the Product Recall Accountability Form. Questions should be directed to 201-972-2100.
Quantity in commerce
702 total, all sizes
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
lot codes: K125357, K158792, K185537, K199852, K227392, K452805, K455652, K461353, K624000, K732800, K769107, K782950, K785627, K820525, K858019, K863219, K868858, K893086, K951620, K963944, and  K983458.