—#151287

Product

GAM Kirschner Wire, Sterile R, T2 K-Wire, Sterile R and T2 K-Wire Recon, Stryker Trauma GmbH, Prof.-Kuntscher-Strasse 1-5, Schonkirchen, Germany 24232; T2 K-Wire, Sterile R Intended for the temporary stabilization of bone segments or fragments

FDA product code: NDE — Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories, Metallic And Non-Collapsible
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info: GAM Kirschner Wire - Manufacturing Part Number 12106450S, Lot #'s K0800BB, K0800BC, K0800BD, K0800BE, K0800BF, K0800C0, K081720, K081721, K0810872, K081723, K081727, K082C8B, K084F89, K084F98, K08683D, K08683E, K086841, K08820B, K089AF5, K08E1E1, K0911F4, K09379B, K096A26, K096A2A, K09A2C, K098213, K098215, K099AA0, K09AD33, K09BA4F, K09D564, K09F026, K0A1EF8, K0A1EFA, KoA1EFB, K0A38FB, K0A63AB, K0A63AC and K0A7BC1 T2 K-Wire - Manufacturing Part Number 18060050S, Lot #'s K084FBF, K0920A4, K0A1EFD, K093747, K0937C4, K09BA53, K09BA54, K09BA55 and K09BA56 T2 K-Wire Recon - Manufacturing Part Number 18063030S, Lot #'s K086847, K08E1E9 and K099AA8

Why it was recalled

A review of packaging revealed the seal integrity of the pouch may be compromised. More specifically, there is a potential that the sterile pouch is not sealed at one end due to a manufacturing error.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Packaging process control

Action the firm took

Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal letter dated November 9, 2016, to all affected customers via UPS (with return receipt). Stericycle will be handling the returns. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inform users of the Medical Device Recall and forward the notice to all those individuals who need to be aware within their organization. Return all affected products available at their location to: Stryker C/O Stericycle 2670 Executive Dr., Suite A Indianapolis, IN 46241 Attn: RA 2016-169 - Event XXX Customers were also instructed to complete and sign the enclosed Business Reply Form and return to Stericycle. Customers with questions should call +1-201-851-6683. For questions regarding this recall call 201-831-5000.

Recalling firm

Firm: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Address: 325 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2006

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Internationally to AU, CA, CL, CH, ES, FR, GB, SE, JP, FR, ZA, and NL.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-11-09
Terminated: 2019-03-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #151287. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.