Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1740-2013)

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:

Stryker TPS Universal Driver REF 5100- 99 Rx , The Stryker Total Performance System (TPS) is intended for use in the cutting, drilling, reaming, decorticating and smoothing of bone and other bone related tissues for a variety of applications such as ENT, dental orthopedic, maxillofacial, spinal, and plastic surgery. The instruments are also used in the placement of screws, wires, pins, and other fixation devices.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 1, 2013

Date Posted: July 24, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1740-2013

Event ID: 65456

Reason for Recall:

The safety margin values detailed in the Engineering Design were entered incorrectly into the programming software. Handpieces that have been programmed with the incorrect parameters could result in unintended activation. There is a potential for injury to the patient or user as a result of unintended forward or reverse activation. There is also the potential that the handpiece may not reach 100

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 0

Code Information:

Serial Number 0214200753

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AZ, FL, GA, NC, NY, SC, TX and VA; and countries of: India, Netherlands and Japan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated