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Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation: Stryker Sagittal Saw, For use with Stryker System 6. Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI; REF 6208-000-000S4. The product is an oscillating cutting device used for cutting bone and bone related tissue.

Recall number
Z-1029-2009
Recalling firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Product
Stryker Sagittal Saw, For use with Stryker System 6. Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI; REF 6208-000-000S4. The product is an oscillating cutting device used for cutting bone and bone related tissue.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2008-10-10
Posted
2009-03-10
Terminated
2010-10-27
Reason
The handpieces may continue to run even when the trigger is not depressed, which could result in the unintended cutting of bone or soft tissue damage.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Action
Consignees were notified of the problem via letter dated October 10, 2008, provided interim instructions to reduce the risk, and informed that Stryker instruments will replace the trigger on all handpieces. Consignees were also instructed on the following: 1) Review the letter and distribute to all affected departments, 2) Complete and sign the enclosed Business Reply Form and fax to 336-499-8603 and 3) Call Stryker Instruments Service Department at 888-308-1983 to schedule service for the handpieces.
Quantity
25,312 of all units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution including USA and countries of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and Turkey.
Lot, serial or model codes
Serial numbers 0801802893 through 0801802913.
510(k) numbers
["K943323","K972367"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KIJ
Firm FEI
1811755
Firm city
Portage
Firm state
MI
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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