PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Stryker 3.0mm x 3.8mm Neuro Drill Sterile Product Usage: The devices are intended to be used to cut bone and bone related tissue during neurosurgery, including craniotomy and spinal surgery as well as ear, nose and throat (ENT), orthopedic, and general surgical applications including maxillofacial, craniofacial surgeries. The main procedures/conditions in which these products are expected to be used are Mastoidectomy/Cochlear implant, Craniotomy, Vertebral Fusion and Fixation and Craniosyno

Reported: June 18, 2014 Initiated: May 22, 2014 #Z-1777-2014

Product Description

Stryker 3.0mm x 3.8mm Neuro Drill Sterile Product Usage: The devices are intended to be used to cut bone and bone related tissue during neurosurgery, including craniotomy and spinal surgery as well as ear, nose and throat (ENT), orthopedic, and general surgical applications including maxillofacial, craniofacial surgeries. The main procedures/conditions in which these products are expected to be used are Mastoidectomy/Cochlear implant, Craniotomy, Vertebral Fusion and Fixation and Craniosynostosis.

Reason for Recall

There may be missing notches, partial notches or no notches at all in some Cutting Accessories that are used with the Elite" Attachments.

Details

Units Affected
497
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide)
Location
Portage, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Stryker 3.0mm x 3.8mm Neuro Drill Sterile Product Usage: The devices are intended to be used to cut bone and bone related tissue during neurosurgery, including craniotomy and spinal surgery as well as ear, nose and throat (ENT), orthopedic, and general surgical applications including maxillofacial, craniofacial surgeries. The main procedures/conditions in which these products are expected to be used are Mastoidectomy/Cochlear implant, Craniotomy, Vertebral Fusion and Fixation and Craniosynostosis.. Recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation. Units affected: 497.
Why was this product recalled?
There may be missing notches, partial notches or no notches at all in some Cutting Accessories that are used with the Elite" Attachments.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 18, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1777-2014.