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Stryker Spine: Stryker Trio Small Offset Connector Non Sterile; Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Z.I. Marticot -33610- Cestas, France. Distributed in USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ. The Trio Spinal Fixation Systems are pedicle screws systems intended for use in providing immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic lumbar, and sacral spine: degenerative spondyolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor and failed previous fusion.

Recall number
Z-0986-2009
Recalling firm
Stryker Spine
Product
Stryker Trio Small Offset Connector Non Sterile; Manufactured by Stryker Spine SAS, Z.I. Marticot -33610- Cestas, France. Distributed in USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ. The Trio Spinal Fixation Systems are pedicle screws systems intended for use in providing immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic lumbar, and sacral spine: degenerative spondyolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor and failed previous fusion.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2006-09-05
Posted
2009-04-10
Terminated
2009-04-14
Reason
Reports were received of the ball ring ejecting from the connector's body when other connectors have already been locked down.
Root cause
Device Design
Action
A notification letter dated September 12, 2006 and a Product Accountability Form were sent via Federal Express (with return receipt) to all affected branches/agencies. Further information can be found by calling 1-201-760-8256.
Quantity
2,417 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including OR, CA, MA, VA, GA, FL, NY, NM, NJ, UT, KS, OH, MI, MN, IN, MT, TX, WI, AL, CO, and TN.
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog Number 48902015; Lot codes: 056254, 056255, 056256, 056257, 56258, 056259, 058065, 05A140, 05A142, 058066, 05A139, 05A141, 058915, 05A143, 05A145, 05A146, 05A144, 061075, 061077, 061551, 061072, 061076, 0615550, 061549, 061760, 05A148, 05A149, and 05A147.
510(k) numbers
K052971
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
MNI
Firm FEI
3004024955
Firm city
Allendale
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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