FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#122137

Product

REF 5100-088, TPS Micro Driver, For Use with Stryker Total Performance System Caution Federal Law (USA) restricts the device to use by or on the order of a physician Driver, Wire and Bone Drill; The Stryker Total Performance System (TPS) is intended for use in the cutting, drilling, reaming, decorticating and smoothing of bone and other bone related tissues for a variety of applications such as ENT, dental, orthopedic, maxillofacial, spinal, and plastic surgery. The instruments are also used in the placement of screws, wires, pins, and other fixation devices.

FDA product code
DZJDriver, Wire, And Bone Drill, Manual
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Dental
510(k) numbers
K943540
Affected lot / code info
10933, 11433, 11483, 20553, 30163, 31553, 40713, 40833, 41113, 50463, 60133, 60423, 90383, 110093, 110193, 1030133, 1030403, 1040413, 2010013, 2010123, 96090403, 96091343, 97020193, 97030013, 97030543, 97050243, 97060163, 97080033, 98010083, 98020703, 98030103, 98040213, 98060023, 98061033, 98070603, 98090023, 98090473, 98090503, 98101143, 98110323, 99010433, 99030253, 99050033, 99050383, 99060163, 99060423, 99061063, 99061283, 99070453, 99071293, 99080243, 99080483, 99090913, 99101273, 221303733, 326102033, 434909453, 500800103, 504900233, 631112793, 631414853, 700314923, 723606673, 725315933, 735502183, 813304543, and 921700523 .

Why it was recalled

It was discovered that the silicone potting failed to properly cure after undergoing the prescribed curing possess. The potting material is used to insulate, stabilize and provide a moisture barrier to the TPS MicroDriver main Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA). Inadequate cure of the silicone potting could potentially allow it to leak to the outside of the handpiece or cause an electrical ma

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction Notification letter via overnight mail and interntion consignees via E-mail on October 2, 2013. The Urgent Notice identified the recalled product, the reason for the recall, potential adverse risks to health associated with the recall. Customers were instructed to: 1. Immediately review this Recall Notification 2. Locate, and quarantine, the units listed in this notification. Do not use the recalled TPS MicroDriver until it has been repaired. A list, of units shipped to your facility, is included on the attached Business Reply Form. 3. Return the enclosed Business Reply Form to confirm receipt of this notification and identify how many affected units are currently in your inventory. 4. If you have further distributed this product, please forward this letter and the attached Business Reply Form (BRF) to all affected locations. Please indicate each location on the BRF. 5. Fax the completed Business Reply Form to Stryker Instruments Regulatory Department, 866-521-2762. 6. Upon receipt of the Business Reply Form, Stryker will send you a pre-paid shipper to send your affected device(s) back to Stryker to be repaired. Unit will be repaired and returned to your facility 7. Send back all affected devices using the pre-paid shipper provided to you by Stryker. 8. If you require a loaner, please contact the Stryker Service Department at 888-308-1983. For questions regarding this recall call 269-389-4518.

Recalling firm

Firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Address
4100 E Milham Ave, Portage, Michigan 49002-9704

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-10-02
Posted by FDA
2013-10-28
Terminated
2014-04-15
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #122137. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.