The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1388-2013·Announced 2013-06-05

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Plunger Delivery System Recalled for Catheter Breakage

Stryker Orthobiologics is recalling 164 units of the Aliquot Plunger Delivery System because the catheter may break during removal from the needle.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the hazard is attributed to use error and the correction is limited to a revision of the Directions for Use, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics, is recalling 164 units of the Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument, specifically the Aliquot Plunger Delivery System, 6" (Part Number 2090-0505, Lot Number A1006027). The product is a manual surgical instrument used to facilitate the placement of bone cement in weakened or diminished bone.

The recall was initiated due to reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the needle during vertebroplasty procedures. The breakage was attributed to bending of the catheter during retraction from the needle and was determined to be a use error. The corrective action is limited to a revision of the Directions for Use.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States, including the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Healthcare providers should review the revised Directions for Use to ensure proper handling of the device.

The recalled product

Product
Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Plunger Delivery System, 6", Part Number 2090-0505 Product Usage: Facilitate placement of bone cement in weakened or diminished bone
Affected units
164

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 (2)

  • Manufacturer Part Number 2090-0505
  • Lot Number A1006027

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 33 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

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