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Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.: Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Beveled Needle, 6", Part Number 2110-0524 Product Usage: Facilitate placement of bone cement in weakened or diminished bone

Recall number
Z-1398-2013
Recalling firm
Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.
Product
Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Beveled Needle, 6", Part Number 2110-0524 Product Usage: Facilitate placement of bone cement in weakened or diminished bone
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-11-10
Posted
2013-05-24
Terminated
2014-10-29
Reason
There have been a few reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the needle during vertebroplasty procedures. This has been attributed to bending of the catheter during the retraction from the needle. It was determined to be use errors. The correction is limited to a revision of the Directions for Use.
Root cause
Labeling design
Action
Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated November 10, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem issue, potential hazards and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately review this notification and the attached IFU. Customers were asked to complete and sign the enclosed Business Reply Form and fax a copy to 1-484-323-8803. For questions contact Stryker Orthobiologics.
Quantity
12
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.
Lot, serial or model codes
Manufacturer Part Number 2110-0524, Lot Number E909009R and E909009R
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
OAR
Firm FEI
1000307073
Firm city
Malvern
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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