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Stryker Spine: Disc Space Distractor Label states - Specialty Disc Space Distractor, Mfg by: Stryker Spine 2 Pearl Court Allendale, NJ 07401-1677 Used to assist in spinal fusions. It is to be placed between the vertebral bodies in the specified disc space; the t-handle can then be rotated clockwise expanding the distal paddle assembly to a specified height. Once the determined height has been achieved the t-handle can be rotated counter-clockwise retracting the paddles and then removed from the defect site. instrument is not used to sustain or support life. it is intended to be used as a manual surgical instrument during inter body disk replacement to distract the vertebrae to aid in removal of disc space, cartilage, bone and soft tissue.
- Recall number
- Z-0895-2011
- Recalling firm
- Stryker Spine
- Product
- Disc Space Distractor Label states - Specialty Disc Space Distractor, Mfg by: Stryker Spine 2 Pearl Court Allendale, NJ 07401-1677 Used to assist in spinal fusions. It is to be placed between the vertebral bodies in the specified disc space; the t-handle can then be rotated clockwise expanding the distal paddle assembly to a specified height. Once the determined height has been achieved the t-handle can be rotated counter-clockwise retracting the paddles and then removed from the defect site. instrument is not used to sustain or support life. it is intended to be used as a manual surgical instrument during inter body disk replacement to distract the vertebrae to aid in removal of disc space, cartilage, bone and soft tissue.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2010-12-07
- Posted
- 2011-01-12
- Terminated
- 2012-11-14
- Reason
- Stryker Spine has received reports of the Disc Space Distractors failing during surgical procedures.
- Root cause
- Other
- Action
- Stryker Spine sent an URGENT PRODUCT RECALL letter dated December 7, 2010, via Fedex to all affected customers.. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action they should take. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and hospital locations to identify the product. Reconcile IBD Disc Space Distractors with the catalog and lot numbers referenced. Complete the Customer Response Form and distribution sheet and fax a copy of the Customer Response Form to Regulatory Compliance at 201-760-8370. Return the affected product using the enclosed pre-paid mailing label to Regulatory Compliance, Stryker Spine 6 Pearl Court Allendale, New Jersey 07401 For questions regarding this recall call 201-760-8206.
- Quantity
- 21 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution including AZ, FL, MA, NY, PA, and TX
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Catalog number # IS2346AVS; All lots
- 510(k) numbers
- not on file
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- LXH
- Firm FEI
- 3004024955
- Firm city
- Allendale
- Firm state
- NJ
- Firm country
- not on file
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- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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- b87518bfe2e8
- Size
- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
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