FDA recall Z-1244-2018

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation · Class II · device

Product

180-Gram Cement Cartridge with Breakaway Femoral Nozzle, Product Number: 0206-530-000, UDI: (01)4546540857880 for orthopedic use.

Reason for recall

Lack of sterility assurance as bioburden levels were found to be higher than internal acceptable rates.

Distribution

Distributed in all 50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia. Distributed in Australia, Argentina, Japan, Canada, Chile, Korea, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

Key facts

Status: Terminated
Initiation date: 2017-11-09
Report date: 2018-04-04
Termination date: 2019-04-16
Voluntary/Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location: Portage, MI, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1244-2018