—#124623

Product

Teflon Tube, sterile T2 Humerus System Stryker Trauma GmbH Prof Kuntscher Str 1-5 24232 Sconkidrchen, Germany distributed in the USA by: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA 510 K042396 Used in several T2 systems intended to support the exchange of the Ball Tip Guide Wires for Smooth Tip Guide Wires: T2 Tibial Nailing Systems, T2 Femoral Nailing Systems, T2 Ankle Nailing Systems, and T2 Humerus Nailing Systems

FDA product code: HSB — Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K042396
Affected lot / code info: Catalog Number 1806-0073S Lot Code K06C3B4, K05ECF3, K05ECF2, K057298, K0432D3

Why it was recalled

Stryker became aware during laboratory testing that there is a potential that the seal integrity of the outer pouch (sterile barrier) may be compromised for certain lots of the product Teflon Tube, sterile.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process design

Action the firm took

The firm, Stryker, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" letter dated December 17, 2013 to its customers via e-mail. Preliminary notification letters and Product Accountability Forms were sent via FedEx on November 15, 2013 with return receipt to the Stryker locations. Notification and Product Accountability Forms were sent 12/18/2013 via Fed Ex with return receipt. Updated letters were sent via Fed Ex on 12/19/2013 with return receipt. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to quarantine affected devices in local inventory as well as retrieve any devices located in hospitals; inform users of the Medical Device Removal and pass this to all those individuals who need to be aware within your organization; return all affected products available to your location to: Stryker Osteosynthesis, c/o Colleen O'Meara, Stryker Orthopaedics, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, REF: PFA#2013-168 or contact Stryker customer service and refer to PFA #2013-166 for returning the product to us; complete and return the enclosed Business Reply Form and fax a copy to: 1-865-251-3635 or email a copy to Recall Coordinator at aminah.crawford@stryker.com, and keep a copy of the completed and executed Business Reply form for your records. If you have any further questions, contact Manager, Regulatory Compliance at 1-201-972-2100 or email: colleen.omeara@stryker.com.

Recalling firm

Firm: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Address: 325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2002

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Distribution in states of: GA, IL, KY, MI, MO, NJ, TN, UT and VA.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-11-07
Posted by FDA: 2014-01-28
Terminated: 2015-03-31
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #124623. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.