Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 22, 2014
Stryker Orthopaedics received a report indicating some of the Nail Insertion Sleeves had a different inner diameter than described on the package label.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalled Stryker T2 Tibia System Nail Insertion Sleeve, Elastic, Sterile, a) REF 1806-1406S, SPI 0… - a moderate-severity action.
Stryker T2 Tibia System Nail Insertion Sleeve, Elastic, Sterile, a) REF 1806-1406S, SPI 0… was recalled by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. in October 22, 2014. Reason: Stryker Orthopaedics received a report indicating some of the Nail Insertion Sleeves had a different inner di…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0065-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Stryker Orthopaedics received a report indicating some of the Nail Insertion Sleeves had a different inner di….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0065-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0065-2015) was formally reported on October 22, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 24, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mahwah, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 484 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Stryker Orthopaedics received a report indicating some of the Nail Insertion Sleeves had a different inner diameter than described on the package label. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, FL, IN, MD, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA and WI.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
484 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Stryker T2 Tibia System Nail Insertion Sleeve, Elastic, Sterile, a) REF 1806-1406S, SPI 08-11 and b) REF 1806-1407S, SPI 08-13. Product Usage: The T2 Tibial Nailing system is intended to provide temporary stabilization of various types of fractures, malunion and nonunion of the tibia. The nails are inserted using an opened or closed technique and can be statically, dynamically and compressed locked. The system is indicated for long bone fracture fixation, specifically tibial fracture fixation. The sleeves are intended to ease nail insertion and to protect the condyle surfaces during nail insertion.
Stryker Orthopaedics received a report indicating some of the Nail Insertion Sleeves had a different inner diameter than described on the package label.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0065-2015 |
| Date reported | October 22, 2014 |
| Date initiated | July 24, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Firm location | Mahwah, NJ |
| Affected scope | 484 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, FL, IN, MD, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA and WI. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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