CLASS II Device recall · Reported 4 Apr 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Verteport Cement Cannula (18/pkg), Product Number recalled
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker is recalling Verteport Cement Cannula (18/pkg), Product Number: 0306-511-000, distributed in District of Columbia. The recall was initiated on 9 Nov 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1247-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79418
- Recalling firm
- Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker, Portage, MI
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Nov 2017
- FDA classified
- 28 Mar 2018
- Reported
- 4 Apr 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 9 Nov 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Mar 2018 | Classified by FDA | +139 days |
| 4 Apr 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lack of sterility assurance as bioburden levels were found to be higher than internal acceptable rates.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
11g Verteport Cement Cannula (18/pkg), Product Number: 0306-511-000, UDI: (01)7613252594307 for spinal orthopedic use.
Where it was distributed
Distributed in all 50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia. Distributed in Australia, Argentina, Japan, Canada, Chile, Korea, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Lack of sterility assurance as bioburden levels were found to be higher than internal acceptable rates.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 17278012 UDI: (01)7613252594307
Where was it sold?
Distributed in all 50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia. Distributed in Australia, Argentina, Japan, Canada, Chile, Korea, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
12 other products · FDA event 79418This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Revolution CMS w/ Femoral Breakaway Nozzle & Med recalled.
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