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The Instructions For Use for the following: Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 45 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryk...

FDA Device Recall #Z-2235-2012 — Class II — April 25, 2012

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-2235-2012
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated April 25, 2012
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Stryker Spine
Location Allendale, NJ
Product Type Devices
Quantity 40 units.

Product Description

The Instructions For Use for the following: Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 45 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 50 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 55 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 5.5 x 45 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 5.5 x 60 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Manufactured by: STRYKER Spine SAS, Z.I. Marticot - 33610 - Cestas-France +33 (0)5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Ct., Allendale, NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-750-8000. The system is intended for posterior, non-cervical pedicle and non-pedicle pedicle fixation of the spine. It is indicated for: degenerative disc disease (DDD), spondylolisthesis, fracture, dislocation, spinal stenosis, scoliosis kyphosis, lordosis, spinal tumor, pseudarthrosis, and failed previous fusion.

Reason for Recall

The front cover of Instructions For Use (IFU) #NOLI135B03Rev02 was improperly marked with a "Sterile" logo in the lower right corner. The products these IFUs were packed with are sold as "Non-Sterile" and require sterilization before use in surgery.

Distribution Pattern

Distributed in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lot / Code Information

Code information listed in the following format: Manufacturer Part Number/Prodcut Description/Corresponding IFU Part Number/Affected Lot #s are as follows: 48900445/Trio Standard Post Screw 5.5x55mm/#NOLI135B03Rev02/57281 and 57201 48900450/Trio Standard Post Screw 5.5x60mm/#NOLI135B03Rev02/57197 48900455/Trio Standard Post Screw 4.5x45mm/#NOLI135B03Rev02/57198 48900555/Trio Standard Post Screw 4.5x50mm/#NOLI135B03Rev02/56599 48900560/Trio Standard Post Screw 4.5x55mm/#NOLI135B03Rev02/57192

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.

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