Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Medical Device Recalls in 2013

According to to data from the FDA, there were 14 medical device recalls made by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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• Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. AxSOS System Instrument. The AxSOS Locking Plate System is designed to treat periarticular or intraarticular fractures of the Distal Femur, Proximal Humerus, Proximal Tibia, and the Distal Tibia. Per the operative technique, " A 4.3 mm Drill (REF 702743) is then used to drill the core hole for the locking screw. Using a fluoroscopy, check the correct depth of the drill, and measure the length of the screw. The Drill Sleeve should now be removed, and the correct length 5.0 mm Locking Screw is inserted using the Screwdriver T20 and Screw Holding Sleeve."
• 1) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size # 3 2) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size #5 Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Telephone # +1 201-831-5000 Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex France Intended for cementless application in total or hemiarthroplasty procedures.
• Accolade TMZF Plus 127 degree Neck Angle V40 Hip Stem #2.5 and Accolade TMZF Plus 127 degree Neck Angle V40 Hip Stem #3.5, Howmedica Osteonics Corp. The intended use is for reconstruction of the head and neck of the femoral joint.
• Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Triathlon tibial alignment ankle clamp extramedullary (EM) referencing instrument (Cat. No. 6541-2-609), for use in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) when the surgeon elects to use Stryker's Triathlon Total Knee System in conjunction with EM referencing. Non-Sterile Instrument.
• Stryker Orthopaedics Cancellous Bone Screw Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker France Both the 6.4 mm diameter, 25mm length, Cancellous Bone Screws (Cat no 2030-6525-1) and the 5.5mm diameter, 40 mm length Cancellous Bone Screws (Cat no 2029-5540-1) are cleared for use in Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), when implanting Stryker's Hemispherical Cluster Hole Acetabular Shell Systems and Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) when implanting Stryker's Series 7000 Standard Tibial Tray systems. The use of bone screws, during both THA and TKA are intended as supplemental fixation.
• Stryker Orthopaedics Baseplate Impactor Extractor TRIATHLON Instruments. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A subsidiary of Stryker Corporation. Made in USA. Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 MEYZIEU Cedex France The Baseplate Impactor Extractor is intended to securely attach to the tibial baseplate or baseplate trial for impaction and extraction during surgery.
• Stryker 1) Asnis III Cannulated Screw REF 604640 4.0x40mm TL 13.5mm 2) Asnis III Cannulated Screw REF 604642S 4.0x42mm TL 14mm, sterile Product Usage: The Asnis III Cannulated Screw System is intended for fracture fixation of small and long bones and of the pelvis. The system is not intended for spinal use.
• Hoffman LRF Wire Bolt, Catalog number 4933-1-001 through -003.
• Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker Orthopaedics Specialty Triathlon Left and Right A//P Sizer Adjustment Housing PER File K2401. For use in knee prosthesis implantation. NON-STERILE
• Command Instrument Broach Handle. Used in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Catalog Number: 6266-0-100
• ShapeMatch Cutting Guides Product Usage: The ShapeMatch Cutting Guides are intended to be used as patient-specific surgical instrumentation to assist in the positioning of total knee arthroplasty components intraoperatively and in guiding the marking of bone before cutting.
• Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Femoral Distal Augment- Left; 1 single unit per package Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Stryker France, ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan, Av de Satoles Green 69881 Meyzieu, Cedex, France This device is used when there is a deficiency in the bone present during femoral preparation these devices are used to "fill the gap" between the implant and the bone
• Stryker Howmedica Osteonics; Stryker T2 Humerus System Teflon Tube, sterile; REF 1806-0073S The T2 Nailing System is designed to treat complex fractures in Humeral, Femoral, Tibial and Ankle applications. The Teflon Tube is an optional instrument used to exchange the Ball Tip Guide Wire with the Smooth Tip Guide Wire once reaming is completed. Stryker Stryker Trauma GmbH 24232 Schonkirchen, Germany distributed in USA by: Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 235 Corporate Drive,
• GAMMA3 System Long Nail Kit, R2.0, Ti, Left Distributed in USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A single use device intended for the temporary fixation, correction of stabilization of the right femur. The kit consists of intramedullary nail and set screw. The kit is used in combination with lag screw and (distal) locking screws and end cap as well.