—#87811

Product

Depth Gauge; Catalog Number: 703707; Stryker Trauma AG, CH 2545 Selzach; Distributed in USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. This product is sold separately or as part of Kit # 990256. The depth gauge is an instrument in the VariAx Elbow System. Depth gauges are tools used intra-operatively, to aid in correct screw selection. They can be used with a plate, or directly on bone.

FDA product code: HTJ — Gauge, Depth
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info: Lot code: U09984 VariaAx Elbow System Instrument Set - kitted, material transaction lots # U23151, U24021, U25906 and U29985 all contain one piece of the affected recalled catalog number.

Why it was recalled

The Depth Measuring Gauges have 5 scale marking instead of the required 4 scale markings.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Urgent Product Recall letters, dated December 22, 2009, were sent to all Stryker Branches/Agencies. Letters were also sent to hospitals and surgeons that use the VariaAx Elbow System were also notified. All letters were sent by Federal Express. The letters identified the affected product, stated the issue, and the hazards involved. It also asked customers to examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify affected products. All affected products are to be retrieved and returned to their branch or agency warehouse for reconciliation. All products should be reconciled on the attached Product Accountability Form and a copy should be faxed to 201-831-6069 within 5 days of receipt of the notice. Follow the instructions for shipping the affected product back to the firm. Questions should be directed to 201-972-2100.

Recalling firm

Firm: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Address: 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2009-12-22
Posted by FDA: 2010-02-19
Terminated: 2010-03-16
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #87811. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.