Stryker recalls cranium screws with potential packaging compromise after three years. Affected units may have sterile barrier damage, risking infection. Contact for return instructions.
After a three year term, there is a potential for the external packaging (sterile barrier) to become compromised.
Stryker is recalling cranium screws that could have compromised sterile packaging after three years of use. This might lead to infection if the packaging is damaged during surgery.
After three years, the external sterile packaging could become damaged. This might allow contaminants to enter the surgical site, increasing infection risk during procedures.
Surgical teams using these screws for cranium procedures. Patients undergoing surgery with these specific screws are at risk if packaging is compromised.
Check for part number 12-01548S on the packaging. These screws were sold with serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Inspect the external sterile packaging for damage or compromise after three years of use.
The recall is due to potential packaging compromise after three years of use, which could increase infection risk during surgery.
Look for part number 12-01548S with serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Stryker directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2915-2018 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2915-2018 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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