Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0065-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Report date | Oct 22, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Quantity | 484 units |
| Location | Mahwah, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Stryker T2 Tibia System Nail Insertion Sleeve, Elastic, Sterile, a) REF 1806-1406S, SPI 08-11 and b) REF 1806-1407S, SPI 08-13. Product Usage: The T2 Tibial Nailing system is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of fractures, malunion and nonunion of the tibia. The nails are inserted using an opened or closed technique and can be statically, dynamically and compressed locked. The system is indicated for long bone fracture fixation, specifically tibial fracture fixation. The sleeves are intended to ease nail insertion and to protect the condyle surfaces during nail insertion.
Why the product was recalled
Stryker Orthopaedics received a report indicating some of the Nail Insertion Sleeves had a different inner diameter than described on the package label.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, FL, IN, MD, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA and WI.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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