Dekompressor Percutaneous Discectomy Probe — Class II medical device recall Z-0127-2014
Terminated recall by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation, reported 2013-11-13, distributed nationwide. Stryker has identified a potential for the auger and/or cannula to fracture when the Dekompressor is used cont
| Recall number | Z-0127-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation, Portage, MI, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-11-04 |
| Classified | 2013-11-01 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-11-13 |
| Terminated | 2014-04-29 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
| Model numbers | 0407-251-000, 0407-260-000, 0407-265-000, 0407-266-000, 0407-280-000, 0407-281-000 |
Product
Dekompressor Percutaneous Discectomy Probe. The Dekompressor is a single use disposable discectomy probe that passes through and works in conjunction with an introducer cannula to remove intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus material.
Reason for recall
Stryker has identified a potential for the auger and/or cannula to fracture when the Dekompressor is used contrary to the warnings in the Instructions For Use (IFU). Specifically, manually bending the cannula can weaken the device and may result in a fracture of the auger and/or cannula. This could result in the need for additional medical intervention to remove the broken piece, pain or loss of m
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.