Reported Aug 3, 2022 · Ongoing

Stryker 2.3mm Tapered Router, Catalog no. 5820-071-023 instrument used in craniotomy procedures.

Stryker Instruments

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 · 1941 Stryker Way · Portage, MI · 49002

Is this the product you have?

  • Stryker 2.3mm Tapered Router, Catalog no. 5820-071-023 instrument used in craniotomy procedures.
Lot codes and dates
  • UDI-DI (GTIN)07613327294910
  • Affected Lots22011017 21330017 20216017 20140017 20139027
Amount recalled
543

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

There is a potential for the core diameter to be undersized, which may lead to the router breaking. A break can lead to unintended metal fragments in the surgical site, resulting in the potential for surgical intervention or damage to critical neurological or vascular structures.

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

Data as of Sep 19, 7:00 PM UTC

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