Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2791-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Report date | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Quantity | 1 unit in total |
| Location | Mahwah, NJ, United States |
Official product description
Supracondylar Nail T2 SCN 09x300 mm T2 Supracondylar Nail System is intended to provide strong and stable internal fixation with minimal soft tissue irritation of the distal femur. (1( Open and closed femoral fractures, (2) Pseudoarthrosis and correction osteotomy, (3) Pathologic fractures, impending pathologic fractures, and tumor resections, (4) Supracondylar fractures, including those with intra-articular extension, (5) Fractures distal to a Total Hip Prosthesis and (6) Non-unions and malunions
Why the product was recalled
Stryker discovered that a Tibial Nail and femoral Nail were incorrectly labeled and distributed to the field.
Distribution information
US distribution to state of: CA.
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: E-Mail.
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