RecallDepth

Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Usage: Exeter Rasp Handle is a reusable instrument which is part of the Exeter femoral hip system. Exeter femoral rasps are assembled with the rasp handle and locked in place by closing down the lever on the rasp handle. The rasp handle is then used to guide the rasp into the patients femur and is impacted using a mallet in order to remove bone and further prepare the femur.

Company
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Recall Initiated
July 1, 2016
Posted
August 11, 2016
Terminated
June 8, 2017
Recall Number
Z-2396-2016
Quantity
241 units
Firm Location
Mahwah, NJ

Reason for Recall

Malfunctioning of the Exeter Rasp/trial introducer/extractor Handle.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide

Lot / Code Info

Catalog No. 0930-9-003

Root Cause

Device Design

Action Taken

Stryker notified Branches/Agencies of the Urgent Medical Device Recall by e-mail on July 1, 2016 and an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter and Business Reply Form" was sent to branches, agents and hospital risk management via UPS (with return receipt) on July 5, 2016. The letter identified then affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions call (201) 831-6693.

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