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Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Stryker Orthopaedics Bone Screw; Dia 6.5 mm; Lnth: 25 mm; Sterile: Made in the USA; Stryker Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430. The bone screws are optional fixtures that may be used during knee and hip replacement procedures.

Recall number
Z-2132-2009
Recalling firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Product
Stryker Orthopaedics Bone Screw; Dia 6.5 mm; Lnth: 25 mm; Sterile: Made in the USA; Stryker Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430. The bone screws are optional fixtures that may be used during knee and hip replacement procedures.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-06-26
Posted
2009-09-14
Terminated
2010-07-27
Reason
Raw material supplied by a third party used to manufacture various medical devices does not comply with metallurgical requirements outlines in ASTM standard for titanium surgical implants.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Stryker Orthopaedics issued "Urgent Product Recall" letters via Federal Express priority overnight beginning June 26, 2009 to Branches, Hospital Risk Management and Chief of Orthopaedics and Surgeons. All users are requested to examine their inventory, retrieve all affected product and return for reconciliation to Stryker Orthopaedics. Users are also requested to complete the enclosed Product Accountability Form and fax with necessary information to the firm at 1-201-831-6069. For further information, contact Stryker Orthopaedics at 1-201-831-5970.
Quantity
51,113 total - all sizes.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog number: 2020-6525-1; Lot number HRJMME, Exp. 8/20/2013.
510(k) numbers
["K873251"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HWC
Firm FEI
3003070421
Firm city
Mahwah
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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