Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Dekompressor Percutaneous Discectomy Probe. The Dekompressor is a single use Recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation Due to Stryker has identified a potential for the auger...
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 Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation directly.
Affected Products
Dekompressor Percutaneous Discectomy Probe. The Dekompressor is a single use disposable discectomy probe that passes through and works in conjunction with an introducer cannula to remove intervertebral disc nucleus pulposus material.
Quantity: 20,385 total distributed since 2004
Why Was This Recalled?
Stryker has identified a potential for the auger and/or cannula to fracture when the Dekompressor is used contrary to the warnings in the Instructions For Use (IFU). Specifically, manually bending the cannula can weaken the device and may result in a fracture of the auger and/or cannula. This could result in the need for additional medical intervention to remove the broken piece, pain or loss of m
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation has 161 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report