ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported September 27, 2023

Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing)System: ACM Kit w/ Femoral Breakaway Nozzle, Restrictors & Prox. Press-Allows the user to mix bone cement with a constant high vacuum through the process Catalog Number: 0306-703-000

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 27, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2601-2023.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Nationwide Foreign: Austria Belgium Canada France Germany Hong Kong Italy Malaysia Poland Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan Thailand UK.

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Potential for the Break-Away Femoral Nozzle the applicator tip connecting the cement cartridge, to disassemble or break off during use, can lead to the potential for loss of func…

Recall #: Z-2601-2023
Affected scope: 16 units US;
Initiated: August 7, 2023

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Stryker Corporation recalled Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing)System: ACM Kit w/ Femoral Breakaway Nozzle, Restrict… - a moderate-severity action.

Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing)System: ACM Kit w/ Femoral Breakaway Nozzle, Restrict… was recalled by Stryker Corporation in September 27, 2023. Reason: Potential for the Break-Away Femoral Nozzle the applicator tip connecting the cement cartridge, to disassemb…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2601-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Stryker Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential for the Break-Away Femoral Nozzle the applicator tip connecting the cement cartridge, to disassemb….

Moderate
severity level: 16 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: September 27, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2601-2023 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing)System: ACM Kit w/ Femoral Breakaway Nozzle, Restrictors & Prox. Press-Allows the user to mix bone cement with a constant high vacuum through the process Catalog Number: 0306-703-000

Reason for recall

Potential for the Break-Away Femoral Nozzle the applicator tip connecting the cement cartridge, to disassemble or break off during use, can lead to the potential for loss of function of the ACM system and bio-incompatibility due to components falling into surgical site

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Ongoing
Recall number	Z-2601-2023
Date reported	September 27, 2023
Date initiated	August 7, 2023
Recalling firm	Stryker Corporation
Firm location	Portage, MI
Affected scope	16 units US;
Distribution	Nationwide Foreign: Austria Belgium Canada France Germany Hong Kong Italy Malaysia Poland Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan Thailand UK

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

16 units US; units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 27, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2601-2023.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide Foreign: Austria Belgium Canada France Germany Hong Kong Italy Malaysia Poland Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan Thailand UK.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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