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Device product

GAM Kirschner Wire, Sterile R, T2 K-Wire, Sterile R and T2 K-Wire Recon, Stryker Trauma GmbH, Prof.-Kuntscher-Strasse 1-5, Schonkirchen, Germany 24232; T2 K-Wire, Sterile R Intended for the temporary stabilization of bone segments or fragments

Z-0880-2017

November 09, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Event
Event 75792
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
2,084 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0880-2017

Official wording

Reason: A review of packaging revealed the seal integrity of the pouch may be compromised. More specifically, there is a potential that the sterile pouch is not sealed at one end due to a manufacturing error.

Code information: GAM Kirschner Wire - Manufacturing Part Number 12106450S, Lot #'s K0800BB, K0800BC, K0800BD, K0800BE, K0800BF, K0800C0, K081720, K081721, K0810872, K081723, K081727, K082C8B, K084F89, K084F98, K08683D, K08683E, K086841, K08820B, K089AF5, K08E1E1, K0911F4, K09379B, K096A26, K096A2A, K09A2C, K098213, K098215, K099AA0, K09AD33, K09BA4F, K09D564, K09F026, K0A1EF8, K0A1EFA, KoA1EFB, K0A38FB, K0A63AB, K0A63AC and K0A7BC1 T2 K-Wire - Manufacturing Part Number 18060050S, Lot #'s K084FBF, K0920A4, K0A1EFD, K093747, K0937C4, K09BA53, K09BA54, K09BA55 and K09BA56 T2 K-Wire Recon - Manufacturing Part Number 18063030S, Lot #'s K086847, K08E1E9 and K099AA8

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Internationally to AU, CA, CL, CH, ES, FR, GB, SE, JP, FR, ZA, and NL.

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    packaging revealed the seal integrity of the pouch may be compromised
  • Manufacturing or process control

    reason.manufacturing_process_control · v1.0.0

    manufacturing error
  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    packaging revealed the seal integrity of the pouch may be compromised. More specifically, there is a potential that the sterile