The FDA announced on 2019-07-19 that Stryker Corporation voluntarily recalled the Stryker, Omega 4.75 mm PEEK Knotless Anchor System due to difficulty removing the driver from the screw. This defect could cause the screw to pull out attached to the driver, potentially requiring an additional anchor insertion site in the bone.
How to tell if you have it
- Brand: Stryker
- Product: Stryker, Omega 4.75 mm PEEK Knotless Anchor System, Single
- REF: 3910-500-471
- UDI: 07613327464818
- Lot codes: 19113AG2, 19130AG2, 19134AG2, 19115AG2, 19131AG2, 19133AG2, 19154AG2, 19155AG2, 19156AG2, 19157AG2, 19149AG2
- Quantity: 87 devices
- Distribution: US states including GA, NJ, NY, KY, MD, TX, UT, AZ, IL, ID, CO, OH, FL, AK, CA, NV, AR, ME, WI
The hazard
According to the FDA, complaints have been received regarding difficulty in removing the driver from the screw. High driver removal forces can lead to the screw pulling out still attached to the driver, which could result in an additional anchor insertion site in the bone being used.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Stryker Corporation has 34 other recalls on record since 2017-11-17. Recent Stryker recalls include a 2026-06-08 recall for the Ahto Dual Spike Tube Set due to leaking and a 2026-05-06 recall for the Neptune Smart Docking Station over electrical shock risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Olympus HX-400U-30 Ligating Device (2025-10-30) and the Aju Pharm Genesis Dual Thread Screw-In Anchor (2025-12-17).