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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1759-2014·Announced 2014-06-18

Stryker 5.5mm Round Fluted Bur Recall Due to Missing Notches

Stryker is recalling 84 sterile 5.5mm Round Fluted Bur Aggressive devices because some units have missing or partial notches.

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, and the source text describes a physical defect (missing notches) without reporting any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation is recalling 84 units of the 5.5mm Round Fluted Bur Aggressive sterile device. The recall involves Part Number 5820-10-255, specifically Lot Numbers 13354017 and 14013017. 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 Cutting Accessories that are used with the Elite Attachments. This defect affects the physical integrity of the device components.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States. Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these specific lot numbers should stop using the affected devices and contact Stryker for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Stryker 5.5mm Round Fluted Bur Aggressive 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 appli
Affected units
84

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 (3)

  • Part Number 5820-10-255
  • Lot Numbers 13354017
  • 14013017

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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