Reported Nov 13, 2013 · Terminated

Dekompressor Percutaneous Discectomy Probe. The Dekompressor is a single use disposable discectomy probe that passes…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation · 4100 E Milham Ave · Portage, MI · 49002-9704

Is this the product you have?

  • Dekompressor Percutaneous Discectomy Probe. The Dekompressor is a single use disposable discectomy probe that passes through and works in conjunction with an introducer cannula to remove intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus material.
Lot codes and dates
    • Part Number(s) 0407-251-000
    • 0407-260-000
    • 0407-265-000
    • 0407-266-000
    • 0407-280-000
    • and 0407-281-000
Amount recalled
20,385 total distributed since 2004

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Stryker has identified a potential for the auger and/or cannula to fracture when the Dekompressor is used contrary to the warnings in the Instructions For Use (IFU). Specifically, manually bending the cannula can weaken the device and may result in a fracture of the auger and/or cannula. This could result in the need for additional medical intervention to remove the broken piece, pain or loss of m

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Apr 29, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:45 PM UTC

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