Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1507-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

VariAx Compression Plating System

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 10, 2013

Date Posted: April 27, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1507-2016

Event ID: 73505

Reason for Recall:

Stryker received two reports indicating that during screw insertion under a high lateral angle a bone screw went through a oblong hole.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 118 units

Code Information:

catalog numbers 629503S, 629504S, 629505S, 629506S, 629507S, 629508S, 629509S, 629510S, 629527S, 629537S, 629543S, 629544S, 629545S, 629546S, 629547S, 629548S, 629559S, 629560S, 629561S, 629562S, 629564S, 629566S, 629568S, 629570S

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated