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Z-1550-2010

Inion 1.5 x 6mm CPS(R) Baby Screw, 1.5mm Inion CPS(R) Baby 5+E, REF SCR 1221, 5/pack, STERILE/R Stryker...

Stryker Craniomaxillofacial Division / initiated 2010-03-05 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Stryker Craniomaxillofacial Division began a recall of Inion 1.5 x 6mm CPS(R) Baby Screw, 1.5mm Inion CPS(R) Baby 5+E, REF SCR 1221, 5/pack, STERILE/R Stryker Craniomaxillofacial, Portage, MI. The INION CPS BABY... on . The reason FDA records is "During a sampling inspection, 2 lots of screws did not meet shear and torsion testing specifications". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1550-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Stryker Craniomaxillofacial Division
Product
Inion 1.5 x 6mm CPS(R) Baby Screw, 1.5mm Inion CPS(R) Baby 5+E, REF SCR 1221, 5/pack, STERILE/R Stryker Craniomaxillofacial, Portage, MI. The INION CPS BABY 1.5 BIOABSORBABLE FIXATION SYSTEM is a craniomaxillofacial plating system intended to maintain accurate alignment of bone fractures and osteotomies in the cranium and mid-face.
Product code
HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Reason for recall
During a sampling inspection, 2 lots of screws did not meet shear and torsion testing specifications.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The firm, Stryker, issued two "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL NOTIFICATION" letters, dated March 5, 2010 and March 19, 2010, to customers. The letters describe the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory for the catalogue and lot numbers, return the enclosed confirmation indicating the location of the affected product, return any remaining product to Stryker at the noted address, and provide a copy of this notification to any site that they may have distributed the product to. If you have any further questions, contact Rob Yamashita, Sr. Regulatory Affairs Rep at (269) 323-4258 or email: [email protected]
Quantity in commerce
184 packs (5/pack)
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX and WI.
Product codes and lots
Lot numbers 0808009 and 0809069. Model number SCR1221.