Events

Recall of Device Recall REMB Universal Driver

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    65456
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1742-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-07-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-07-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-09-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=119038
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Drill, surgical, ent (electric or pneumatic) including handpiece - Product Code ERL
  • Reason
    The safety margin values detailed in the engineering design were entered incorrectly into the programming software. handpieces that have been programmed with the incorrect parameters could result in unintended activation. there is a potential for injury to the patient or user as a result of unintended forward or reverse activation. there is also the potential that the handpiece may not reach 100.
  • Action
    The firm, Stryker Instruments, sent emails beginning May 30, 2013 "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated July 1, 2013 to its customers. The letter identified the device, the reason for the recall, possible adverse events and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately review this letter, locate the units listed, complete and return the business reply form via FAX to 866-521-2762; or email Kara.spath@stryker.com; if you have further distributed this product, please forward this letter and the attached Business Reply Form to all affected locations. After receiving this form, Stryker will send you a pre-paid shipper to send your affected device(s)back to Stryker to be reprogrammed with the correct specifications. Send back all affected devices using the pre-paid shipper provided to you by Stryker. If you require a loaner, please contact the Stryker Service Department to arrange for a loaner at 888-308-1983. For questions regarding this recall please Stryker Instruments: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (EST) 269-389-4518 / 269-389-3808 kara.spath@stryker.com / jennifer.mars@stryker.com.

Device

Device Recall REMB Universal Driver
  • Model / Serial
    0910505713, 1029801073, 1225400823, 1314201603, 1314300713, 1314300723, 1314300733, 1314300743, 1314300753, 1314300763, 1314300773, 1314300783, 1314300793, 1314300803, 1314300813, 1314300823, 1314300833, 1314300843, 1314300853, 1314300863, 1314300873, 1314300883, 1314300893, 1314300903, 1314804033, 1314900053, 1314906453, 1314908193
  • Product Classification
    Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AZ, FL, GA, NC, NY, SC, TX and VA; and countries of: India, Netherlands and Japan.
  • Product Description
    RemB Electric Universal Driver REF 6400-099-000 For use with the CORE and TPS System sRx Only || The RemB Electric Universal Driver is intended for use with the Consolidated Operating Room Equipment (CORE TM) System. When used with a variety of accessories, the RemB Electric Universal Driver is intended for surgical procedures involving driving wire or pins into bone and hard tissue. This includes but is not limited to Dental, ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat), Neuro, and Endoscopic applications. This device can also be used with the Total Performance System (TPSTM).
  • Manufacturer
    Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

Manufacturer

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation, 4100 E Milham Ave, Portage MI 49002-9704
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Stryker
  • Source
    USFDA