Events

Recall of Device Recall Stryker VertePort

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
    46726
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1192-2008
  • Event Initiated Date
    2008-02-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2008-03-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2008-12-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=68050
  • 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
    Cement Mixer - Product Code JDZ
  • Reason
    Mis-labeling; the instructions for use include a use for which the device is not intended. (device not approved to capture a bone biopsy).
  • Action
    Consignees were notified via Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated 2/13/08 to read the enclosed instructions for use, remove all old instructions for use at the consignee location and replace them with the new instructions for use, and to discard the old instructions for use.

Device

Device Recall Stryker VertePort
  • Model / Serial
    All Lots- BCWD and BENC
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide.
  • Product Description
    Stryker VertePort, 10 G Access Cannula w/Long Stylet System, REF 306-400, Qty 6; For use with the Stryker PCD Precision System and ACM Delivery System, Rx only, sterile, Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI.
  • 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