—#209184

Product

Stryker iBur 4.0mm Precision Round, Distal Bend- intended to cut bone in the following manner: drilling, reaming, decorticating, shaping, dissecting, shaving, and smoothing for the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)/ Otorhinolaryngology; and Endoscopic applications Ref: 8431-009-040

FDA product code: HBE — Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (Simple, Powered)
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Neurology
510(k) numbers: K210377
Affected lot / code info: GTIN: 07613327501223 Lot Numbers: 22245017 22248017 22270017 22299017 22306027 23188017

Why it was recalled

Potential for the product to exhibit temperatures higher than specification where the bur shank meets the distal bushing. Temperatures higher than specification may lead to the potential for minor tissue/structure damage or tissue/structure damage from thermal injury which may need medical/surgical intervention.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Stryker issued Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on 7/24/424 to Materials Manager, Risk Manager, OR Director via Fed'x. Letter states reason for recall, health risk, and action to take: 1. Immediately review your inventory to locate and quarantine any affected products at your facility. 2. Return the enclosed Business Reply Form (BRF), even if the affected product is no longer in inventory, to the email Instruments.Recalls@stryker.com. 3. Upon receipt of the completed BRF, Stryker will provide a shipping label to return recalled product on-hand. 4. A credit will be provided upon receipt of the recalled product. 5. Maintain awareness of this communication internally and inform Stryker if any of the subject devices have been distributed to other organizations. If so, provide contact details so Stryker can inform the recipients accordingly. If you have any questions about this matter, contact Stryker Instruments by phone (269) 568-1481 or email at Instruments.Recalls@stryker.com.

Recalling firm

Firm: Stryker Corporation
Address: 1941 Stryker Way, Portage, Michigan 49002-9711

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2024-07-24
Posted by FDA: 2024-08-26
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #209184. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.