FDA Devices recall · Reported May 8, 2013
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 cor
Stryker Orthopaedics has received a report indicating that the scale of the AxSOS Calibrated Drill Bit 4.3,,X263mm, flat , manufactured by Stryker Osteosynthesis, is incorrect. T…
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalled Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. AxSOS System Instrument. The AxSOS Locking Plate S… - a moderate-severity action.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. AxSOS System Instrument. The AxSOS Locking Plate S… was recalled by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. in May 8, 2013. Reason: Stryker Orthopaedics has received a report indicating that the scale of the AxSOS Calibrated Drill Bit 4.3,,X…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1210-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Stryker Orthopaedics has received a report indicating that the scale of the AxSOS Calibrated Drill Bit 4.3,,X….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 107 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- May 8, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1210-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
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."
Reason for recall
Stryker Orthopaedics has received a report indicating that the scale of the AxSOS Calibrated Drill Bit 4.3,,X263mm, flat , manufactured by Stryker Osteosynthesis, is incorrect. The incorrect scale could result in the surgeon selecting a screw that is 10mm longer than intended.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1210-2013 |
| Date reported | May 8, 2013 |
| Date initiated | March 28, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. |
| Firm location | Mahwah, NJ |
| Affected scope | 107 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including the states of AL, AZ, IL, KY, LA, NJ, NC, FL, CA, NM, MO, TN, VA, CO, MA, TX, IN and MT. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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