Stryker ACM Advanced Cement Mixing System Nozzle May Disassemble
Stryker is recalling the ACM bone cement mixing system because the break-away femoral nozzle may disassemble or break off during surgery, potentially causing loss of device function and components to fall into the surgical site.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of a surgical device where component failure could cause loss of device function and introduction of foreign material into the surgical site. No illnesses or injuries have been reported; the hazard is potential. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product without reported injury scores 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Stryker Corporation is recalling the Advanced Cement Mixing (ACM) System with femoral break-away nozzle (applicator tip) used to mix bone cement under high vacuum during orthopedic surgery.
The break-away femoral nozzle may disassemble or break off during use. If this occurs, the device may lose function and components may fall into the surgical site, creating a foreign body hazard and potential contamination of the surgical field.
The recall affects 5,155 units in the United States and 1,607 units distributed to Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. Fifty-three lot numbers are affected.
Healthcare facilities should immediately discontinue use of affected devices and contact Stryker for replacement units. Facilities should review any surgical procedures performed with affected lots.
The recalled product
- Product
- Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing) System: ACM Kit w/ Femoral Breakaway Nozzle-Allows the user to mix bone cement witha constant high vacuum through the process Catalog Number: 0306-563-000
- Manufacturer
- Stryker Corporation
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by 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.
See all 7 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Stryker Corporation
See all →- HighStryker Ahto Tube Set Recalled for Handpiece Leaking During Use
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- HighStryker Strykeflow Suction/Irrigator PS Recalled for Leaking During Use
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- HighStryker Recalls Ahto Dual Spike Tube Set Due to Leaking Handpiece
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- HighStryker Single Spike Tube Set Recalled for Leaking During Use
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
- SevereStryker AHTO Tube Set Packaging Recalled for Handpiece Leaking
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-12
Same hazard · component breakage
See all →- HighIvenix infusion pump cassette loading levers may break
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-10
- HighFord and Lincoln windshield wiper arms may break causing wiper failure
NHTSA · 2026-03-31
- HighENFit sump tubes recalled after anti-reflux valve breakage complaints
FDA (Devices) · 2025-10-29
- HighDual lumen stomach tubes recalled after anti-reflux valve breakage complaints
FDA (Devices) · 2025-10-29
- HighGastric sump anti-reflux valves recalled after breakage complaints from excessive force
FDA (Devices) · 2025-10-29