FDA recall record

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker RemB Electric Universal Driver REF 6400-099-000 For use recall — FDA Z-1742-2013

The safety margin values detailed in the Engineering Design were entered incorrectly into the programming software. Handpieces that have been programmed…

Class IIclassification
Z-1742-2013official record ID
Jul 24, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1742-2013
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmStryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Report dateJul 24, 2013
Recall initiation dateJul 1, 2013
Quantity9
LocationPortage, MI, United States

Official product description

RemB Electric Universal Driver REF 6400-099-000 For use with the CORE and TPS System sRx Only The RemB Electric Universal Driver is intended for use with the Consolidated Operating Room Equipment (CORE TM) System. When used with a variety of accessories, the RemB Electric Universal Driver is intended for surgical procedures involving driving wire or pins into bone and hard tissue. This includes but is not limited to Dental, ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat), Neuro, and Endoscopic applications. This device can also be used with the Total Performance System (TPSTM).

Why the product was recalled

The safety margin values detailed in the Engineering Design were entered incorrectly into the programming software. Handpieces that have been programmed with the incorrect parameters could result in unintended activation. There is a potential for injury to the patient or user as a result of unintended forward or reverse activation. There is also the potential that the handpiece may not reach 100

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AZ, FL, GA, NC, NY, SC, TX and VA; and countries of: India, Netherlands and Japan.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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