FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Short Barrel Sideplate, Omega + 140 degrees, 4 slots; The Omega Plus Compression Screw system consists of a series of lag screws, proximal hip side plates, supracondylar side plates, and compression screw designed to be used in the temporary stabilization of fractures of the proximal femur (intracapsular or intertrochanteric) and/or distal third of the femur (supracondylar area. These components are now made available in sterile packaging.
- Recall number
- Z-1865-2008
- Recalling firm
- Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Product
- Short Barrel Sideplate, Omega + 140 degrees, 4 slots; The Omega Plus Compression Screw system consists of a series of lag screws, proximal hip side plates, supracondylar side plates, and compression screw designed to be used in the temporary stabilization of fractures of the proximal femur (intracapsular or intertrochanteric) and/or distal third of the femur (supracondylar area. These components are now made available in sterile packaging.
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2005-01-25
- Posted
- 2008-09-16
- Terminated
- 2008-09-24
- Reason
- Stryker Orthopaedics became aware that the packaging labeled as catalog number 3362-0-040; lot code E00985, 140 x 4 slot may contain a 5 hole slot.
- Root cause
- Process control
- Action
- Stryker branches and agencies were notified by letter on January 25, 2005. Letters to branches were notified of the packaging error and asked that all inventory location be examined to identify product. Product was to be returned to Stryker. If the product was further distributed, letters were provided to be sent to hospital OR Supervisors. A reconciliation form was also included and asked to be completed and returned. For information on this recall contact Rita Intorella at 201-831-5825.
- Quantity
- 20 units
- Distribution
- To Stryker branches and hospitals nationwide.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Catalog Number: 3362-0-404 Lot code: E00985
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K850886","K872223","K922295","K930156","K955306"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- KTT
- Firm FEI
- 3003070421
- Firm city
- Mahwah
- Firm state
- NJ
- Firm country
- not on file
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- Register
- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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- 288210821 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-28
- Read
- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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- Refresh due
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