PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Spetzler Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-311 Spetzler Open Angle Micro Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-313 The Spetzler Claw" Tips are bone cutting tips which are a part of Strykers Neuro Spine Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Sonopet Portfolio. They are removable attachments intended to be used with the Sonopet Ultrasonic Handpiece.

Reported: April 20, 2016 Initiated: March 22, 2016 #Z-1378-2016

Product Description

Spetzler Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-311 Spetzler Open Angle Micro Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-313 The Spetzler Claw" Tips are bone cutting tips which are a part of Strykers Neuro Spine Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Sonopet Portfolio. They are removable attachments intended to be used with the Sonopet Ultrasonic Handpiece.

Reason for Recall

The Spetzler Claw Tip was packaged with the incorrect Tip Sleeve Assembly. The Tip Sleeve Assembly included in the packaging is the incorrect size. Risk to Health: If the Tip Sleeve Assembly does not fit the Spetzler Claw" Tip, a surgical delay may occur while an alternate Tip Sleeve Assembly is retrieved.

Details

Units Affected
140 units
Distribution
Distributed in the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, PA, SC, TN, WA, WI, and VA, and in the NETHERLANDS.
Location
Portage, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Spetzler Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-311 Spetzler Open Angle Micro Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-313 The Spetzler Claw" Tips are bone cutting tips which are a part of Strykers Neuro Spine Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Sonopet Portfolio. They are removable attachments intended to be used with the Sonopet Ultrasonic Handpiece.. Recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation. Units affected: 140 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The Spetzler Claw Tip was packaged with the incorrect Tip Sleeve Assembly. The Tip Sleeve Assembly included in the packaging is the incorrect size. Risk to Health: If the Tip Sleeve Assembly does not fit the Spetzler Claw" Tip, a surgical delay may occur while an alternate Tip Sleeve Assembly is retrieved.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 20, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1378-2016.