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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Stryker MANTIS TORQUE WRENCH REF 48287028 Manufactured by: Stryker pine SAS Z.I MARTICOT-33610-CESTAS-FRANCE +33 (0)5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Ct. Allendale NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-780-8000 The Xia 3/Mantis Redux/Specialty Audible Torque Wrenches are used to final tighten the blocker of the Xia 3/ Mantis Redux Polyaxial Screws, Hooks, Monoaxial Screws, Rod to Rod Connectors and Off-set connectors. The Torque Wrench

Reported: November 28, 2012 Initiated: August 9, 2012 #Z-0381-2013

Product Description

Stryker MANTIS TORQUE WRENCH REF 48287028 Manufactured by: Stryker pine SAS Z.I MARTICOT-33610-CESTAS-FRANCE +33 (0)5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Ct. Allendale NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-780-8000 The Xia 3/Mantis Redux/Specialty Audible Torque Wrenches are used to final tighten the blocker of the Xia 3/ Mantis Redux Polyaxial Screws, Hooks, Monoaxial Screws, Rod to Rod Connectors and Off-set connectors. The Torque Wrench is a t-handle deflection beam torque wrench with a 5 mm hex tip. The instrument allows the controlled application of 12 Nm torque via a visual indicator on the bell shaped cylinder just below the handle. The Specialty Audible Torque Wrench has an extra feature where it creates and audible "click" when the desired final tightening torque is reached.

Reason for Recall

Multiple complaints have reported the hex tip of the torque wrench fracturing during final tightening.

Details

Recalling Firm
Stryker Spine
Units Affected
19 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Spain, Denmark, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Location
Allendale, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Stryker MANTIS TORQUE WRENCH REF 48287028 Manufactured by: Stryker pine SAS Z.I MARTICOT-33610-CESTAS-FRANCE +33 (0)5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine, 2 Pearl Ct. Allendale NJ 07401-1677 USA +1-201-780-8000 The Xia 3/Mantis Redux/Specialty Audible Torque Wrenches are used to final tighten the blocker of the Xia 3/ Mantis Redux Polyaxial Screws, Hooks, Monoaxial Screws, Rod to Rod Connectors and Off-set connectors. The Torque Wrench is a t-handle deflection beam torque wrench with a 5 mm hex tip. The instrument allows the controlled application of 12 Nm torque via a visual indicator on the bell shaped cylinder just below the handle. The Specialty Audible Torque Wrench has an extra feature where it creates and audible "click" when the desired final tightening torque is reached.. Recalled by Stryker Spine. Units affected: 19 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Multiple complaints have reported the hex tip of the torque wrench fracturing during final tightening.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 28, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0381-2013.