Recalls / —
—#148080
Product
2.3MM Tapered Router, Product Number 5407-FA2-023 A router is a cutting accessory used in the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)/Otology /Neurotology/ Otorhinolaryngology; Craniofacial (bones of the skull and supraorbital region); and Sternotomy. They are intended to be used with the Stryker CORE" system.
- FDA product code
- HBE — Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (Simple, Powered)
- Device class
- Class 2
- Medical specialty
- Neurology
- 510(k) numbers
- K143399
- Affected lot / code info
- Lot numbers: 15077027, 15077067, 15077097, 15078087, 15105017, 15108017, 15108047, 15108077, 15108087, 15108097, 15146017, 15146027, 15146037, 15146047
Why it was recalled
A variation in flute depth on the routers was observed. The variation in flute depth may cause the routers to be more susceptible to breakages. Risk to Health: Injury to critical soft tissue requiring surgical intervention may occur.
Root cause (FDA determination)
Process design
Action the firm took
Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated June 24, 2016, to the affected customers via courier, and to Sales Representatives and international affiliates via e-mail. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. For questions regarding this recall, please contact Stryker Instruments at 269-389-2921.
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) Netherlands, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, and United Kingdom
Timeline
- Recall initiated
- 2016-06-24
- Posted by FDA
- 2016-07-19
- Terminated
- 2017-03-23
- Status
- —
Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #148080. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.