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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Completed

Stryker iBur 4.0mm Coarse Diamond Round, Distal Bend - intended to cut bone in the following manner: drilling, reaming, decorticating, shaping, dissecting, shaving, and smoothing for the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)/ Otorhinolaryngology; and Endoscopic applications Ref: 8431-013-040DC

Reported: September 4, 2024 Initiated: July 24, 2024 #Z-2728-2024

Product Description

Stryker iBur 4.0mm Coarse Diamond Round, Distal Bend - intended to cut bone in the following manner: drilling, reaming, decorticating, shaping, dissecting, shaving, and smoothing for the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)/ Otorhinolaryngology; and Endoscopic applications Ref: 8431-013-040DC

Reason for Recall

Potential for the product to exhibit temperatures higher than specification where the bur shank meets the distal bushing. Temperatures higher than specification may lead to the potential for minor tissue/structure damage or tissue/structure damage from thermal injury which may need medical/surgical intervention.

Details

Recalling Firm
Stryker Corporation
Units Affected
5031 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom.
Location
Portage, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Stryker iBur 4.0mm Coarse Diamond Round, Distal Bend - intended to cut bone in the following manner: drilling, reaming, decorticating, shaping, dissecting, shaving, and smoothing for the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)/ Otorhinolaryngology; and Endoscopic applications Ref: 8431-013-040DC. Recalled by Stryker Corporation. Units affected: 5031 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for the product to exhibit temperatures higher than specification where the bur shank meets the distal bushing. Temperatures higher than specification may lead to the potential for minor tissue/structure damage or tissue/structure damage from thermal injury which may need medical/surgical intervention.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 4, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2728-2024.