Hoffman LRF Telescopic Strut Short Stryker Stryker Trauma AG CH-2545 Seizach Distributed in the USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430. The use of external devices provides the surgeon with a means of bone fixation for the management of fracture and reconstructive surgery. These devices are intended only to assist healing and are not intended to replace normal bone structures. External fixation devices are intended to hold fractured bone surfaces in apposition to facilitate normal healing. While proven successful, the devices are manufactured from metal, plastic, and composite materials. No such fracture fixation device, subject to fatigue, can be expected to withstand activity levels in the same way as would a normal health bone. The external fixation system, therefore, will not be as strong, reliable or durable as a normal human bone.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: K113327 Catalog No: Telescopic Strut Extra Short Hoffman LRF Length: 4933-0-100 :100-125mm (Black) 4933-0-120 Telescopic Strut Short Hoffman LRF Length: 119-161 mm (Yellow) 4933-0-140 Telescopic Strut Medium Hoffman LRF Length 138-201 mm (Blue) 4933-0-180 Telescopic Strut Long Hoffman LRF Length: 177-277 mm (Red); Lot Code: 4933-0-100 Telescopic Strut Extra Short Hoffman LRF Length 100-125mm (Black) X28937; Z04197; Z09163; Z09597; Z12135; 4933-0-120 Telescopic Strut Short Hoffman LRF Length: 119-161 mm (Yellow) X28961; Z04199; Z09161; Z09769; Z12012; 4933-0-140 Telescopic Strut Medium Hoffman LRF Length 138-201 mm (Blue) X34352; Z04200; Z05068; Z09011; Z09598; Z10872; 4933-0-180 Telescopic Strut Long Hoffman LRF Length: 177-277 mm (Red); X28963 ;Z04429; Z09471; Z11686
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
- Reason for Recall:
- Three complaints have been filed where the Hoffman LRF Telescopic Struts have broken during load bearing application by patients having a body weight greater than 250 LBS.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Hoffman LRF Telescopic Strut Short Stryker Stryker Trauma AG CH-2545 Seizach Distributed in the USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430. The use of external devices provides the surgeon with a means of bone fixation for the management of fracture and reconstructive surgery. These devices are intended only to assist healing and are not intended to replace normal bone structures. External fixation devices are intended to hold fractured bone surfaces in apposition to facilitate normal healing. While proven successful, the devices are manufactured from metal, plastic, and composite materials. No such fracture fixation device, subject to fatigue, can be expected to withstand activity levels in the same way as would a normal health bone. The external fixation system, therefore, will not be as strong, reliable or durable as a normal human bone.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
K113327 Catalog No: Telescopic Strut Extra Short Hoffman LRF Length: 4933-0-100 :100-125mm (Black) 4933-0-120 Telescopic Strut Short Hoffman LRF Length: 119-161 mm (Yellow) 4933-0-140 Telescopic Strut Medium Hoffman LRF Length 138-201 mm (Blue) 4933-0-180 Telescopic Strut Long Hoffman LRF Length: 177-277 mm (Red); Lot Code: 4933-0-100 Telescopic Strut Extra Short Hoffman LRF Length 100-125mm (Black) X28937; Z04197; Z09163; Z09597; Z12135; 4933-0-120 Telescopic Strut Short Hoffman LRF Length: 119-161 mm (Yellow) X28961; Z04199; Z09161; Z09769; Z12012; 4933-0-140 Telescopic Strut Medium Hoffman LRF Length 138-201 mm (Blue) X34352; Z04200; Z05068; Z09011; Z09598; Z10872; 4933-0-180 Telescopic Strut Long Hoffman LRF Length: 177-277 mm (Red); X28963 ;Z04429; Z09471; Z11686
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0266-2013
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