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Stryker Spine: Stryker Reflex Hybrid Screw Extractor Inner Shaft; Not Sterile; Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France; Distributed in the US by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Court, Allendale, NJ. The threaded tip of the Reflex Hybrid Screw Extractor has been found to fracture the head of the screw, causing problems in removing the screw and possible damage to the screw and/or plate while attempting to remove the screw.

Recall number
Z-0763-2010
Recalling firm
Stryker Spine
Product
Stryker Reflex Hybrid Screw Extractor Inner Shaft; Not Sterile; Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France; Distributed in the US by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Court, Allendale, NJ. The threaded tip of the Reflex Hybrid Screw Extractor has been found to fracture the head of the screw, causing problems in removing the screw and possible damage to the screw and/or plate while attempting to remove the screw.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-10-12
Posted
2010-04-12
Terminated
2012-09-06
Reason
The threaded tip of the Reflex Hybrid Screw Extractor has been found to fracture the head of the screw, causing problems in removing the screw and possible damage to the screw and/or plate while attempting to remove the screw.
Root cause
Employee error
Action
An "Urgent Product Recall" letter was sent to Stryker Branches/Agencies on October 12, 2009 and to surgeons who have used the device on October 26, 2009. The recall letter described the affected products, issue and potential hazards. Consignees were instructed to examine their inventory and hospital locations for the affected products and return to Stryker Spine as indicated in the recall letter. Customers were also instructed to complete the enclosed Customer Response form and fax to 1-201-760-8370. Direct questions about the recall to Stryker Spine by calling 1-201-760-8206.
Quantity
983
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
Ref # 48511905B, all lots.
510(k) numbers
["K062310"]
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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Published
2026-09-28
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