Recall Z-0380-2013— Stryker Spine

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Stryker Spine, initiated 2012-08-09, terminated 2015-09-30. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: Stryker XIA 3 TORQUE WRENCH REF 48237028 Manufactured by: Stryker pine SAS Z.I MARTICOT-33610-CESTAS-FRANCE +33 (0)5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Ct. Allendale NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-780-8000 The Xia 3/Mantis Redux/Specialty Audible Torque Wrenches are used to final tighten the blocker of the Xia 3/ Mantis Redux Polyaxial Screws, Hooks, Monoaxial Screws, Rod to Rod Connectors and Off-set connectors. The Torque Wrench is a t-handle deflection beam torque wrench with a 5 mm hex tip. The instrument allows the controlled application of 12 Nm torque via a visual indicator on the bell shaped cylinder just below the handle. The Specialty Audible Torque Wrench has an extra feature where it creates and audible "click" when the desired final tightening torque is reached.. Reason: Multiple complaints have reported the hex tip of the torque wrench fracturing during final tightening..

Recalling firm
Stryker Spine
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-08-09
Terminated
2015-09-30
Firm location
Allendale, NJ, United States

Product description

Stryker XIA 3 TORQUE WRENCH REF 48237028 Manufactured by: Stryker pine SAS Z.I MARTICOT-33610-CESTAS-FRANCE +33 (0)5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Ct. Allendale NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-780-8000 The Xia 3/Mantis Redux/Specialty Audible Torque Wrenches are used to final tighten the blocker of the Xia 3/ Mantis Redux Polyaxial Screws, Hooks, Monoaxial Screws, Rod to Rod Connectors and Off-set connectors. The Torque Wrench is a t-handle deflection beam torque wrench with a 5 mm hex tip. The instrument allows the controlled application of 12 Nm torque via a visual indicator on the bell shaped cylinder just below the handle. The Specialty Audible Torque Wrench has an extra feature where it creates and audible "click" when the desired final tightening torque is reached.

Reason for recall

Multiple complaints have reported the hex tip of the torque wrench fracturing during final tightening.

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