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Device product

GAMMA3 System Long Nail Kit, R2.0, Ti, Left Distributed in USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A single use device intended for the temporary fixation, correction of stabilization of the right femur. The kit consists of intramedullary nail and set screw. The kit is used in combination with lag screw and (distal) locking screws and end cap as well.

Z-1846-2013

May 21, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Event
Event 65646
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
5 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1846-2013

Official wording

Reason: Stryker Osteosynthesis has become aware that LEFT GAMMA3 nails are marked as right nails.

Code information: Catalog Number- 33250400S Catalog Number 33250360S

Distribution pattern: US Distribution including the states of IL, KY and TN.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Stryker Osteosynthesis has become aware that LEFT GAMMA3 nails are marked as right nails.