—#162049

Product

The Stryker Thoracic Pedicle Feeler 6002-350-000 is a smart instrument for remote control of the navigation software and creation of a pathway into the pedicle. The instrument has three types of buttons to remotely control the software: the UP, DOWN and SELECT buttons. The Pedicle Feeler is laser marked in 10 mm intervals to help indicate the depth in which the feeler tip has been inserted into the pedicle. Next to the navigational information, these depth indicators on the feeler tip are also helpful in determining the appropriate pedicle screw length.

FDA product code: HAW — Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Neurology
510(k) numbers: K012380
Affected lot / code info: Serial Number(s) Affected: 10897, 10898, 10899, 10900, 10901, 10902, 10903, 10904, 10905, 10906, 10907, 10908, 10909, 10910, 10911, 10912, 10913, 10914, 10917, 10919, 10920, 10921, 10922, 10923, 10925, 10926, 10927, 10928. Product Code (UDI): (01)04546540503824

Why it was recalled

Stryker Instruments and Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG are voluntarily recalling certain serial numbers Thoracic Pedicle Feelers that are used in conjunction with the Stryker Navigation System because the settings on the machine were higher than intended. This change led to increased energy directed onto the tip of the Thoracic Pedicle Feeler which caused material degradation where the laser marks exist. There is the potential for the tip of the Thoracic Pedicle Feeler to break.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software Manufacturing/Software Deployment

Action the firm took

US customers will be notified via FedEx overnight. US Sales Representatives will be notified via email. International entities will be notified via an internal notification system. International customers will be notified per local regulations/procedures. Customer Instructions: Actions to be taken by the Customer/User: 1. Immediately review this Recall Notification. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage for affected equipment. Quarantine and discontinue use of any affected Thoracic Pedicle Feelers. 3. Complete the enclosed Business Reply Form (BRF) to confirm receipt of this Notification and identify how many affected items are currently in your inventory. Please complete and return the BRF even if you don't have any affected product on hand. Note: Your signature on the BRF indicates that you received and understand this Notification and have followed the instructions in the Notification. 4. If you have further distributed this product, please forward this Notification and the attached BRF to all affected locations. Please indicate each location on the BRF. 5. If the BRF for your facility indicates that recalled product is currently on hand, we will contact you to arrange for the return of the product for repair/replacement. If discontinuing use of the specific Thoracic Pedicle Feeler(s) listed will cause disruption at your facility. For further questions, please call (269) 323-7700.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: International , US and US Govt.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2017-10-16
Terminated: 2019-04-03
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #162049. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.