Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0868-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation |
| Report date | Dec 28, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Quantity | 1,257 in total |
| Location | Portage, MI, United States |
Official product description
8450-107-530 3.0MM Precision Match Head, 13CM, single use, Sterile The Stryker MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) product offering, is used to remove osseous material during surgical cases. Each cutting accessory consists of: " A shank (B) with a notch (A), that fits in the attachment on one end and is connected to the head of the bur on the other end. " A head (C) connected to the shank (B) and removes material using machined flutes. The head is machined directly on the shank/neck of the bur.
Why the product was recalled
Stryker Instruments is voluntarily recalling specific lots of sterile MIS Toolsteel Burs because the burs may exhibit signs of corrosion.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and countries of: Canada, Japan, Venlo (Netherlands), France, and UK (United Kingdom).
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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