PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Maestro Air Motor Pneumatic cranial drill motor. The Maestro Air Pneumatic System is a pneumatically operated surgical instrument system. The pneumatic motor provides power to operate removable rotating surgical cutting tools and their accessories.

Reported: June 15, 2016 Initiated: April 28, 2016 #Z-1939-2016

Product Description

Maestro Air Motor Pneumatic cranial drill motor. The Maestro Air Pneumatic System is a pneumatically operated surgical instrument system. The pneumatic motor provides power to operate removable rotating surgical cutting tools and their accessories.

Reason for Recall

Due to the buildup of grease within the hose and motor, the product may require multiple attempts to start. The grease may also migrate into the attachment end of the motor. There is a negligible possibility that the orange grease may leak from the attachment end of the motor and contaminate the surgical wound resulting in soft tissue inflammation.

Details

Units Affected
189
Distribution
Domestic only: AL AR CA FL GA IL IN KS KY MD MI MO NC NM OH OK SC TN TX VA WA WI
Location
Portage, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Maestro Air Motor Pneumatic cranial drill motor. The Maestro Air Pneumatic System is a pneumatically operated surgical instrument system. The pneumatic motor provides power to operate removable rotating surgical cutting tools and their accessories.. Recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation. Units affected: 189.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to the buildup of grease within the hose and motor, the product may require multiple attempts to start. The grease may also migrate into the attachment end of the motor. There is a negligible possibility that the orange grease may leak from the attachment end of the motor and contaminate the surgical wound resulting in soft tissue inflammation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 15, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1939-2016.