Stryker Recalls Zyphr Elite Round Fluted Bur Due to Missing Notches
Stryker is recalling four sterile Zyphr Elite Round Fluted Burs because some units may have missing or partial notches, potentially affecting their use with Elite Attachments.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 defect involves a mechanical feature (notches) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation is recalling four units of the Stryker 2.0mm Zyphr Elite Round Fluted Bur, Sterile. The affected devices are identified by Part Number 5820-10-920 and Lot Number 13344017. These cutting accessories 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 source text does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or adverse events associated with this defect.
The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States. Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected lots and contact Stryker for further instructions on return or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Stryker 2.0mm Zyphr Elite 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…
- Manufacturer
- Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4
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 5820-10-920
- Lot Number 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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