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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Allocraft TLIF Bone Inserter.

Recall number
Z-0011-06
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
Allocraft TLIF Bone Inserter.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2005-04-04
Posted
2005-10-07
Terminated
2007-08-15
Reason
Stryker was made aware that the short arm of the bone inserter may fracture during use and potentially result in an adverse health consequence.
Root cause
Other
Action
The firm sent notification letters to their branches/agencies on 4/4/2005. 100% effectiveness to be achieved by completing Product Accountability forms, follow up telephone calls, and follow-up letters as required.
Quantity
9
Distribution
The product was distributed to the firm''s branches/Agencies that distribute the product to hospitals, etc. There are 8 locations.
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog No. 483600100; Lot Code: 04C570
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LXH
Firm FEI
3003070421
Firm city
Mahwah
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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Size
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Published
2026-09-28
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