Stryker recalls ACM kits with breakaway femoral nozzles that may disassemble during surgery, risking infection. Affected units include specific lot numbers. Contact Stryker for replacement.
Potential for the Break-Away Femoral Nozzle the applicator tip connecting the cement cartridge, to disassemble or break off during use, can lead to the potential for loss of function of the ACM system and bio-incompatibility due to components falling into surgical site
Stryker is recalling certain ACM surgical kits because their breakaway femoral nozzles can detach during use, potentially causing infection or other complications. This affects surgeons and hospitals using the specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
The breakaway femoral nozzle can detach during surgery, leading to components falling into the surgical site. This may cause infection or other complications if the cement is not properly mixed.
Surgeons and hospitals using the affected Stryker ACM kits with breakaway femoral nozzles are most at risk. The recall targets specific lot numbers produced in 2022.
Check the product label for lot numbers 22305012 or 22336012. The kit includes a breakaway femoral nozzle and solid blades for mixing bone cement.
Look for lot numbers 22305012 or 22336012 on the kit packaging.
Reach out to Stryker Corporation for a replacement kit or further instructions.
The breakaway femoral nozzle can detach during surgery, potentially causing infection or other complications if cement components fall into the surgical site.
Check the product label for lot numbers 22305012 or 22336012, then contact Stryker Corporation for a replacement kit.
The recall states the risk of bio-incompatibility due to components falling into the surgical site, but does not specify a risk of serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2599-2023 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2599-2023 from Stryker. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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