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Stryker Instruments Division of Stryker Corporation: Stryker 4.0 mm. Angled Aggressive 12 Degree Blade, Precision Cutters, Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 USA, (269) 323-7700 (800) 253-3210, Sterile, Single Use, Rx ONLY For Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for the incision of soft and osseous tissue in the sinus cavities, open plastic, and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck.

Recall number
Z-2794-2011
Recalling firm
Stryker Instruments Division of Stryker Corporation
Product
Stryker 4.0 mm. Angled Aggressive 12 Degree Blade, Precision Cutters, Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 USA, (269) 323-7700 (800) 253-3210, Sterile, Single Use, Rx ONLY For Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for the incision of soft and osseous tissue in the sinus cavities, open plastic, and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-06-13
Posted
2011-07-12
Terminated
2011-08-03
Reason
Recalled device was packaged with the incorrect angled blade. The labeling indicates a 12 degree angle but the product has a 40 degree angle.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Action
Stryker Instruments Division of Stryker CorporationOn 6/13/11 sent an 'URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIIFICATION" letter to all affected customers that included the device name, lot number, dates of distribution, reason for the recall, risks associated with use of the device, a photo of the device, instructions to quarantine and return the devices, and a form to fax back to the firm to confirm receipt and adherence to the recall letter.
Quantity
95 Units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, LA,, MI, NJ, OH, OR, AR, IN, and Internationallly to Australia, Duisburg, Newbury and Hong Kong.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot number 10265CG2, Part number 5290-744-100
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GFA
Firm FEI
1811755
Firm city
Kalamazoo
Firm state
MI
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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