FDA recall record

Stryker Sustainability Solutions SSS Reprocessed Zimmer, Synthes, Stryker and Linvatec Drill recall — FDA Z-0235-2016

It was reported that packaging was not properly sealed.

Class IIclassification
Z-0235-2016official record ID
Nov 18, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0235-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmStryker Sustainability Solutions
Report dateNov 18, 2015
Recall initiation dateOct 14, 2015
Quantity1202
LocationTempe, AZ, United States

Official product description

SSS Reprocessed Zimmer, Synthes, Stryker and Linvatec Drill Bits and Blades Surgical drill bits, blades, burs, chisels, rasps, taps and reamers are specially designed surgical accessories to help the surgeon cut and drill bone and bony structures. Reprocessed surgical accessories are indicated for use in patients requiring surgery involving bone and bony structures.

Why the product was recalled

It was reported that packaging was not properly sealed.

Distribution information

US ( nationwide) Distribution to the states of : MN, OH, CA, IN, WI, FL, GA, MO, IA, MT, LA, KS, TX, TN, WY, MD, NJ, WA, PA, SC, NY, MI, AT, HI, MN, AR, AZ, IL, IA, KY, MS, UT, NC, VA, CO, ME and ID., Internationally to Canada.

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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