Recall of Device Recall Scorpio/ NRG 4in1 Cutting Block

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp..

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
    56680
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0057-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-08-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-10-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-08-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • 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
    Orthopedics manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
  • Reason
    Stryker has received reports in which the cutting blocks have fractured on impaction during surgery.
  • Action
    Stryker Orthopaedics sent an "URGENT PRODUCT RECALL" letter dated August 30, 2010, to all consignees/customers (branches/agencies, hospital risk management, hospital Chief of Orthopaedics, surgery) including foreign countries. The letter described the product, problem, and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to complete and return the attached PRODUCT RECALL ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM via fax to 201-831-6069. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Manager, Divisional Regulatory Compliance (201) 972-2100.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    8010-0013
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Asia, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Africa
  • Product Description
    Scorpio/ NRG 4 i n1 Cutting Block || The Scorpio total knee system is indicated for primary Total knee Arthoplasty (TKA) procedures. The Scorpio Femoral Component is implanted on femur after making bone cuts to accommodate the shape of the implant. The Scorpio instrumentation includes a 4 in 1 Cutting block 98010-00xx) which serves as a guide to allow the surgeon to make the bone e cuts necessary for seating the femoral component (implant) in place. The Scorpio Cutting blocks (8010-00xx) are designed to align with two previously located holes and for seating on the distal surg ace of the femur, and provide guided slots for the sawblades to make bone cuts.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah NJ 07430
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA