Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0127-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Dekompressor Percutaneous Discectomy Probe. The Dekompressor is a single use disposable discectomy probe that passes through and works in conjunction with an introducer cannula to remove intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus material.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 4, 2013

Date Posted: November 13, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0127-2014

Event ID: 66456

Reason for Recall:

Stryker has identified a potential for the auger and/or cannula to fracture when the Dekompressor is used contrary to the warnings in the Instructions For Use (IFU). Specifically, manually bending the cannula can weaken the device and may result in a fracture of the auger and/or cannula. This could result in the need for additional medical intervention to remove the broken piece, pain or loss of m

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 20,385 total distributed since 2004

Code Information:

Part Number(s) 0407-251-000, 0407-260-000, 0407-265-000, 0407-266-000, 0407-280-000, and 0407-281-000.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, MS, ND, and NE.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated