Stryker Vitallium Wire (6 Pack) Non Sterile. For use in bone procedures.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    All lots of the following Catalog Numbers: 2704-1-024; 2704-3-018; 6703-1-018; 6703-2-120; 6704-1-018; 6704-2-120 and 6704-3-120.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
The wire packages are correctly marked with a "NON-STERILE" label, however, the enclosed Instructions For Use (IFU) states the device are sterilized via gamma irradiation and should not be resterilized. Since the IFU states the devices are sterile, no instructions for moist heat sterilization are provided.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Stryker Vitallium Wire (6 Pack) Non Sterile. For use in bone procedures.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All lots of the following Catalog Numbers: 2704-1-024; 2704-3-018; 6703-1-018; 6703-2-120; 6704-1-018; 6704-2-120 and 6704-3-120.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0855-2016

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