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Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation recalls CORE Universal Driver REF 5400- 99 Rx Only This drill may also be used with theTotal Performance System (TPS").The St
Recalled July 24, 2013 · FDA recall Z-1741-2013 · Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker
Hazard
The safety margin values detailed in the Engineering Design were entered incorrectly into the programming software. Handpieces that have been programmed with the incorrect parameters could result in unintended activation. There is a potential for injury to the patient or user as a result of unintended forward or reverse activation. There is also the potential that the handpiece may not reach 100 · FDA Class II
Units
11
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Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AZ, FL, GA, NC, NY, SC, TX and VA; and countries of: India, Netherlands and Japan.
Description
The safety margin values detailed in the Engineering Design were entered incorrectly into the programming software. Handpieces that have been programmed with the incorrect parameters could result in unintended activation. There is a potential for injury to the patient or user as a result of unintended forward or reverse activation. There is also the potential that the handpiece may not reach 100
Product
CORE Universal Driver REF 5400- 99 Rx Only This drill may also be used with theTotal Performance System (TPS").The Stryker Total Performance System (TPS) is intended for usein the cutting, drilling, reaming, decorticating and smoothing of bone and other bone related tissues for a variety of applications such as ENT, dental orthopedic, maxillofacial, spinal, and plastic surgery. The instruments are also used in the placement of screws, wires, pins, and other fixation devices.
Manufacturer(s)
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →