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Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation: Spetzler Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-311 Spetzler Open Angle Micro Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-313 The Spetzler Claw" Tips are bone cutting tips which are a part of Strykers Neuro Spine Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Sonopet Portfolio. They are removable attachments intended to be used with the Sonopet Ultrasonic Handpiece.

Recall number
Z-1378-2016
Recalling firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Product
Spetzler Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-311 Spetzler Open Angle Micro Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-313 The Spetzler Claw" Tips are bone cutting tips which are a part of Strykers Neuro Spine Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Sonopet Portfolio. They are removable attachments intended to be used with the Sonopet Ultrasonic Handpiece.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-03-22
Posted
2016-04-13
Terminated
2016-07-19
Reason
The Spetzler Claw Tip was packaged with the incorrect Tip Sleeve Assembly. The Tip Sleeve Assembly included in the packaging is the incorrect size. Risk to Health: If the Tip Sleeve Assembly does not fit the Spetzler Claw" Tip, a surgical delay may occur while an alternate Tip Sleeve Assembly is retrieved.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Action
On 3/22/2016, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION notifications were sent to the affected customers via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. For questions regarding this recall, please contact Stryker Instruments: Kara Spath 269-389-4518 kara.spath@stryker.com
Quantity
140 units
Distribution
Distributed in the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, PA, SC, TN, WA, WI, and VA, and in the NETHERLANDS.
Lot, serial or model codes
5450-800-311 Lot Number 0545410 5450-800-313 Lot Number 0555170
510(k) numbers
["K020220"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LFL
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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