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FDA Device recall Z-1388-2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Plunger Delivery System, 6", Part Number 2090-0505 Prod…

On 2013-06-05 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Plunger Delivery System, 6", Part Number 2090-0505 Prod… by Orthovita, citing there have been a few reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the needle during vertebroplasty procedures. This has been attributed to bend….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1388-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-11-10
Published2013-06-05
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyOrthovita
DistributionUS

Product

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Plunger Delivery System, 6", Part Number 2090-0505 Product Usage: Facilitate placement of bone cement in weakened or diminished bone

Reason

There have been a few reported cases of the catheter breaking when removing the Aliquot catheter from the needle during vertebroplasty procedures. This has been attributed to bending of the catheter during the retraction from the needle. It was determined to be use errors. The correction is limited to a revision of the Directions for Use.

Identifiers

code_infoManufacturer Part Number 2090-0505, Lot Number A1006027

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1388-2013%22

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