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Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical… — Class II medical device recall Z-1398-2013

Terminated recall by Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics., reported 2013-06-05, distributed nationwide. There have been a few reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the need

Recall numberZ-1398-2013
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmOrthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics., Malvern, PA, United States
Recall initiated2012-11-10
Classified2013-05-24
Reported by FDA2013-06-05
Terminated2014-10-29
DistributedNationwide (US)
Quantity12
Lot numbersE909009R
Model numbers2110-0524

Product

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Beveled Needle, 6", Part Number 2110-0524 Product Usage: Facilitate placement of bone cement in weakened or diminished bone

Reason for recall

There have been a few reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the needle during vertebroplasty procedures. This has been attributed to bending of the catheter during the retraction from the needle. It was determined to be use errors. The correction is limited to a revision of the Directions for Use.

Machine access

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