Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1039-2016)

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:

50000 (Inrad) AccuPlace Drace Stereotaxic Needle Guide; Assists the user with inserting a needle at a predetermined angle for computer tomography.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 4, 2016

Date Posted: March 9, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1039-2016

Event ID: 73172

Reason for Recall:

During an evaluation of the product packaging, it was determined that there is a potential for the product to cause damage to the packaging, creating a possible breach in sterility.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 5,800 units total

Code Information:

50000 Lot numbers: 61305001, 61310001, 61312001, 61404006 Devices distributed between 5-1-2013 and 5-31-2014 are labeled with Inrads name and product number. Devices distributed between 6-20-2014 and 12-3-15 are labeled with Strykers name and product number.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated