Recall Z-0362-2016— Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp., initiated 2015-09-21, terminated 2017-06-08. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K973164. Product: Stryker Orthopaedics Duracon Flat Tibial Wedge Cemented use only Sterile. Tibial Wedge is a component of Total Stabilizer Knee which consists of femoral component, tibial insert, modular offset adaptor, femoral/tibial stem extenders and tibial wedges. Tibial wedges are intended to be used with the Universal tibial baseplate to augment bone loss on the surface of the tibia.. Reason: Stryker Orthopaedics has received two customer complaints regarding Duracon Tibial Wedge implants puncturing the packaging's Tyvek lid(s)..

Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-09-21
Terminated
2017-06-08
Firm location
Mahwah, NJ, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Stryker Orthopaedics Duracon Flat Tibial Wedge Cemented use only Sterile. Tibial Wedge is a component of Total Stabilizer Knee which consists of femoral component, tibial insert, modular offset adaptor, femoral/tibial stem extenders and tibial wedges. Tibial wedges are intended to be used with the Universal tibial baseplate to augment bone loss on the surface of the tibia.

Reason for recall

Stryker Orthopaedics has received two customer complaints regarding Duracon Tibial Wedge implants puncturing the packaging's Tyvek lid(s).

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