Stryker 16 MM AVS TL Trial Spacer; Catalog number: 48389416. Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS, Cestas, France; Distributed in the US by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Court, Allendale, NJ 07401. Intended for use in the thoraco-lumbar spine.
- Company
- Stryker Spine
- Recall Initiated
- May 13, 2010
- Posted
- July 8, 2010
- Terminated
- September 6, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-1966-2010
- Quantity
- 152 units
- Firm Location
- Allendale, NJ
Reason for Recall
Stryker Spine has received reports of breakage of the distal end of the AVS TL Spacer Trial during the trialling step of the AVS TL procedure.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Lot / Code Info
Lot numbers: 064566 - 066356 - 067537 - 06D476 - 071453 - 072679 - 074605 - 075348 - 076577 - 07C642 - 07H725 - 082972.
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
Urgent Product Recall letters, dated May 13, 2010 were sent via Federal Express to all direct accounts (branches and hospitals) with a separate letter to surgeons. The letter identified the affected product and also described the issue, potential hazards, and risk mitigations. The letter also asked customers to quarantine any affected product and return to Stryker Spine. A Customer Response Form was provided and customers should contact their Stryker Spine Sales Rep for additional information on replacement product. Questions should be directed to Tiffani Rogers on 201-760-8206.