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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1752-2014·Announced 2014-06-18

Stryker 4.0mm Round Fluted Bur Recall Due to Missing Notches

Stryker is recalling 281 units of 4.0mm Round Fluted Burs because some may have missing or partial notches, which could affect their use with Elite Attachments.

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. The hazard involves a physical defect (missing notches) that may affect the device's compatibility or function, but the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation is recalling 281 units of the 4.0mm Round Fluted Bur (Sterile). These devices are intended to be used to cut bone and bone-related tissue during neurosurgery, including craniotomy and spinal surgery, as well as ear, nose and throat (ENT), orthopedic, and general surgical applications.

The recall was initiated because there may be missing notches, partial notches, or no notches at all in some of the cutting accessories used with the Elite Attachments. The affected products are identified by Part Number 5820-10-40 and Lot Number 13344017.

The products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States. Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for the specific part and lot numbers listed and stop using the affected devices if they are found.

The recalled product

Product
Stryker 4.0mm Round Fluted Bur Sterile Product Usage: The devices are intended to be used to cut bone and bone related tissue during neurosurgery, including craniotomy and spinal surgery as well as ear, nose and throat (ENT), orthopedic, and general surgical applications incl
Affected units
281

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)

  • Part Number 5820-10-40
  • Lot Numbers 13344017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 32 recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation 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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