Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0375-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Spine |
| Report date | Nov 27, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Quantity | 220 US units; 431 OUS units |
| Location | Allendale, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Stryker 1) XIA Torque Wrench 2) XIA 3 Torque Wrench 3) XIA Elegance Short Torque Wrench Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS Z.I. Marticot -33610 -CESTAS -FRANCE +33 (0) 5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine 2 Pearl Court Allendale, NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-760-8000 XIA 3 Spinal System- Intended for use in the noncervical spine. When used as an anterior/anterolateral and posterior, non cervical pedicle and on-pedicled fixation system, the XIA 3 Spinal system is intended to provide additional support during fusion autograft or allograft in skeletally mature patients in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities; degenerate disc disease (DDD) ; spondylolisthesis; trauma spinal stenosis; curvatures; tumor; pseudoarthrosis and failed previous fusion. XIA - Intended for anterior/anterolateral and posterior, non cervical pedicle and non-pedicle fixation of the spine to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease; spondylolisthesis, trauma, spinal stenosis, curvatures, tumor, pseudoarthrosis and failed previous fusion.
Why the product was recalled
Multiple complaints have reported that the hex tip of the torque wrench fracturing during final tightening.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Iraq, Egypt, and Turkey.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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