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Stryker Spine: Reflex Hybrid 4.0 x 14 mm Variable, Self-Tapping Bone Screw (Non- sterile). Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France. Distributed in USA by Howmedica Osteonics, Mahwah, NJ. The bone screw (Reference # 48694014) is a 04.0 x 14mm used to attach the Reflex Hybrid Anterior Cervical Plate (ACP) to the anterior surface of the spine. The intended use of the system is as an aid in cervical spinal fusion through unilateral fixation.

Recall number
Z-0217-2009
Recalling firm
Stryker Spine
Product
Reflex Hybrid 4.0 x 14 mm Variable, Self-Tapping Bone Screw (Non- sterile). Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France. Distributed in USA by Howmedica Osteonics, Mahwah, NJ. The bone screw (Reference # 48694014) is a 04.0 x 14mm used to attach the Reflex Hybrid Anterior Cervical Plate (ACP) to the anterior surface of the spine. The intended use of the system is as an aid in cervical spinal fusion through unilateral fixation.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2008-08-18
Posted
2008-11-20
Terminated
2009-06-19
Reason
The Reflex Hybrid 4.0 x 14 mm Variable, Self Tapping Bone Screw, Lot NSZ, was determined to have been anodized with the incorrect color for that screw.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
An URGENT Product Recall Letter and a Stryker Spine Accountability Form were sent via FedEx with return receipt on August 18, 2008 to Stryker Branches and Hospital OR Supervisors. Letters notified branches of the recall and requested that they immediately identify and quarantine affected product and notify hospital locations that received shipment of product within 72 hours prior to identification of the problem. Letters sent to Hospital OR Supervisors described the problem and requested that all inventory locations be checked for affected product. If recalled product is found, Stryker Spine Representatives must be contacted to retrieve the recalled product from the facility. The Stryker Spine Accountability Form must be completed and returned via fax, 201-760-8269 to Stryker Spine. Contact Stryker Spine Clinical and Regulatory Affairs at 201-760-8150 or 201-760-8069 for questions or additional information.
Quantity
183 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot code: NSZ.
510(k) numbers
["K040261"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KWQ
Firm FEI
3004024955
Firm city
Allendale
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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