Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Stryker Vitallium Wire (6 Pack) Non Sterile. For use in bone procedures. Recalled by Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Due to The wire packages are correctly marked with a...

Date: December 23, 2015
Company: Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. directly.

Affected Products

Stryker Vitallium Wire (6 Pack) Non Sterile. For use in bone procedures.

Quantity: 3,741 units

Why Was This Recalled?

The wire packages are correctly marked with a "NON-STERILE" label, however, the enclosed Instructions For Use (IFU) states the device are sterilized via gamma irradiation and should not be resterilized. Since the IFU states the devices are sterile, no instructions for moist heat sterilization are provided.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. has 87 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report