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Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation: 2.3MM Tapered Router, Product Number 5407-FA2-023 A router is a cutting accessory used in the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)/Otology /Neurotology/ Otorhinolaryngology; Craniofacial (bones of the skull and supraorbital region); and Sternotomy. They are intended to be used with the Stryker CORE" system.

Recall number
Z-2238-2016
Recalling firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Product
2.3MM Tapered Router, Product Number 5407-FA2-023 A router is a cutting accessory used in the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)/Otology /Neurotology/ Otorhinolaryngology; Craniofacial (bones of the skull and supraorbital region); and Sternotomy. They are intended to be used with the Stryker CORE" system.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-06-24
Posted
2016-07-19
Terminated
2017-03-23
Reason
A variation in flute depth on the routers was observed. The variation in flute depth may cause the routers to be more susceptible to breakages. Risk to Health: Injury to critical soft tissue requiring surgical intervention may occur.
Root cause
Process design
Action
Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated June 24, 2016, to the affected customers via courier, and to Sales Representatives and international affiliates via e-mail. 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 at 269-389-2921.
Quantity
3,163
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (Nationwide) Netherlands, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, and United Kingdom
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot numbers: 15077027, 15077067, 15077097, 15078087, 15105017, 15108017, 15108047, 15108077, 15108087, 15108097, 15146017, 15146027, 15146037, 15146047
510(k) numbers
["K143399"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HBE
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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