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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Hoffman LRF Wire Bolt, Catalog number 4933-1-001 through -003.

Recall number
Z-0695-2013
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
Hoffman LRF Wire Bolt, Catalog number 4933-1-001 through -003.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-10-25
Posted
2013-01-17
Terminated
2015-12-01
Reason
Two complaints have been filed where Hoffman LRF Wires have broken during load bearing application by patients.
Root cause
Device Design
Action
Stryker sent "Urgent Medical Device Removal" notification letters and acknowledgement forms dated 10/25/2012 via Fed Ex to Branches/Agencies with return receipt. Stryker sent notification letters/acknowledgement forms dated 10/26/202 via Fed Ex to Hospital Risk Management, Hospital Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons. The letters described the device issue and provided recommended actions. Questions were directed to Stryker Customer Service.
Quantity
476 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution, including the states of PA, OH, NY, CA and IL.
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog number 4933-1-001, Lot number Z02804, Z08348, Z08350, Z12549, Z16753. Catalog number 4933-1-002, Lot number Z08351, Z12554, Z16246, Z16752. Catalog number 4933-1-003 Lot Number Z08349, Z09344, Z12551, Z16996.
510(k) numbers
["K113327"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KTT
Firm FEI
3003070421
Firm city
Mahwah
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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