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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics; Stryker T2 Humerus System Teflon Tube, sterile; REF 1806-0073S The T2 Nailing System is designed to treat complex fractures in Humeral, Femoral, Tibial and Ankle applications. The Teflon Tube is an optional instrument used to exchange the Ball Tip Guide Wire with the Smooth Tip Guide Wire once reaming is completed. Stryker Stryker Trauma GmbH 24232 Schonkirchen, Germany distributed in USA by: Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 235 Corporate Drive

Recall number
Z-0610-2013
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics; Stryker T2 Humerus System Teflon Tube, sterile; REF 1806-0073S The T2 Nailing System is designed to treat complex fractures in Humeral, Femoral, Tibial and Ankle applications. The Teflon Tube is an optional instrument used to exchange the Ball Tip Guide Wire with the Smooth Tip Guide Wire once reaming is completed. Stryker Stryker Trauma GmbH 24232 Schonkirchen, Germany distributed in USA by: Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 235 Corporate Drive,
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-08-06
Posted
2012-12-22
Terminated
2013-09-11
Reason
During the manufacturing of the affected lot a manufacturing error has led to embrittlement of the tube material of the T2 Humerus Teflon Tube.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The firm, Stryker Orthopaedics, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" letter & Acknowledgement form dated August 7, 2012 via FedEx Return Receipt to its consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to inform their users of this Medical Device Removal and pass this notice to all those individuals who need to be aware within their organization; return all affected products available at their location to: Stryker Osteosynthesis, 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 REF: PFA#2012-124 or contact Stryker customer service; complete and sign the enclosed Product Recall Acknowledgement Form and Fax to 1-855-251-3635 or email to Recall Coordinator at janice.pevide@stryker.com and keep a copy of their records. If you have any questions, contact the Manager, Regulatory Compliance, at 1-201-972-2100 or email: colleen.omeara@stryker.com.
Quantity
100 units (73 units US; 27 units OUS)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AL, CO, CT, IL, IN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OR,and TX; and countries of: Australia, Canada, France, Spain and United Kingdom.
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog No: 1806-0073S  Lot Code:123596
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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