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Device 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.

Z-1741-2013

July 01, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Event
Event 65456
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
11
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1741-2013

Official wording

Reason: 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

Code information: Serial Number 0326801633, 0330802913, 0406200763, 0410401383, 0410600013, 0534203093,0627600783, 0730101013, 0730101033, 0805000553, 0809829593, 0935603083,1011903103, 1011903493, 1013814003, 1025400463, 1025400643, 1126901343, and 1128022593

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AZ, FL, GA, NC, NY, SC, TX and VA; and countries of: India, Netherlands and Japan.

Derived failure modes

  • Device software or design

    reason.device_software_design · v1.0.0

    software. Handpieces that have been programmed with the incorrect