The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1020-2017·Announced 2017-01-18

Stryker Recalls Reunion TSA Peg Alignment Sound Due to Breakage

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 131 units of the Reunion TSA Peg Alignment Sound because the instrument broke during surgery.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a structural failure of a medical device during surgery, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 131 units of the Reunion TSA Peg Alignment Sound (Catalog #5901-1038, Revision A). This instrument is used in the ReUnion TSA shoulder system to confirm the seating height and peg alignment of the TSA Self-Pressurizing Polyethylene Glenoid implant before it is placed in the glenoid vault.

The recall was initiated because the instrument broke during surgery. The affected units were distributed nationwide.

Healthcare providers should stop using the affected instruments and contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. for further instructions on the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Reunion TSA Peg Alignment Sound Catalog #5901-1038 The Peg Alignment Sound (PIN 5901-1038, Revision A) is an instrument used in the ReUnion TSA shoulder system for confirming seating height and peg alignment of the TSA Self-Pressurizing Polyethylene Glenoid implant prior to fi
Affected units
131

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Catalog #5901-1038

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.