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Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation: RemB Electric Universal Driver REF 6400-099-000 For use with the CORE and TPS System sRx Only The RemB Electric Universal Driver is intended for use with the Consolidated Operating Room Equipment (CORE TM) System. When used with a variety of accessories, the RemB Electric Universal Driver is intended for surgical procedures involving driving wire or pins into bone and hard tissue. This includes but is not limited to Dental, ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat), Neuro, and Endoscopic applications. This device can also be used with the Total Performance System (TPSTM).

Recall number
Z-1742-2013
Recalling firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Product
RemB Electric Universal Driver REF 6400-099-000 For use with the CORE and TPS System sRx Only The RemB Electric Universal Driver is intended for use with the Consolidated Operating Room Equipment (CORE TM) System. When used with a variety of accessories, the RemB Electric Universal Driver is intended for surgical procedures involving driving wire or pins into bone and hard tissue. This includes but is not limited to Dental, ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat), Neuro, and Endoscopic applications. This device can also be used with the Total Performance System (TPSTM).
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-07-01
Posted
2013-07-16
Terminated
2013-09-16
Reason
The safety margin values detailed in the Engineering Design were entered incorrectly into the programming software. Handpieces that have been programmed with the incorrect parameters could result in unintended activation. There is a potential for injury to the patient or user as a result of unintended forward or reverse activation. There is also the potential that the handpiece may not reach 100
Root cause
Process change control
Action
The firm, Stryker Instruments, sent emails beginning May 30, 2013 "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated July 1, 2013 to its customers. The letter identified the device, the reason for the recall, possible adverse events and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately review this letter, locate the units listed, complete and return the business reply form via FAX to 866-521-2762; or email Kara.spath@stryker.com; if you have further distributed this product, please forward this letter and the attached Business Reply Form to all affected locations. After receiving this form, Stryker will send you a pre-paid shipper to send your affected device(s)back to Stryker to be reprogrammed with the correct specifications. Send back all affected devices using the pre-paid shipper provided to you by Stryker. If you require a loaner, please contact the Stryker Service Department to arrange for a loaner at 888-308-1983. For questions regarding this recall please Stryker Instruments: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (EST) 269-389-4518 / 269-389-3808 kara.spath@stryker.com / jennifer.mars@stryker.com.
Quantity
9
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AZ, FL, GA, NC, NY, SC, TX and VA; and countries of: India, Netherlands and Japan.
Lot, serial or model codes
0910505713, 1029801073, 1225400823, 1314201603, 1314300713, 1314300723, 1314300733, 1314300743, 1314300753, 1314300763, 1314300773, 1314300783, 1314300793, 1314300803, 1314300813, 1314300823, 1314300833, 1314300843, 1314300853, 1314300863, 1314300873, 1314300883, 1314300893, 1314300903, 1314804033, 1314900053, 1314906453, 1314908193
510(k) numbers
["K040300"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
ERL
Firm FEI
1811755
Firm city
Portage
Firm state
MI
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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