Events

Recall of Device Recall Stryker MIS Bur, 3.0mm Neuro Diamond Course

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
    53982
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0599-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-07-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-01-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-10-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=86987
  • 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
    Drills, burrs, trephines & accessories (simple, powered) - Product Code HBE
  • Reason
    The bur may fracture, resulting in fragments within the surgical site, injury to the patient or surgical team, or both.
  • Action
    Consignees were sent a letter dated 7/10/09 instructing them to locate and return product on hand for replacement. Surgeons who use the product were notified via a separate, untitled letter, dated July 13, 2009. A speed warning will be added to the product labels. Questions are directed to the firm at: 1-800-800-4236 ext. 3808.

Device

Device Recall Stryker MIS Bur, 3.0mm Neuro Diamond Course
  • Model / Serial
    All lots distributed 1/30/06 through 3/4/09. Lots 07352017, 08043017 and 08350027.
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution: Australia, Canada, England, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan.
  • Product Description
    Stryker MIS Bur, 3.0mm Neuro Diamond Course, sterile, Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI; REF 8420-107-230.
  • 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., Kalamazoo MI 49001
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Stryker
  • Source
    USFDA