Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Gammas Set Screwdriver Instrument Set, Basic Stryker Trauma GmbH, Germany; Distributed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 - Orthopedic Device. The Gamma3 Locking Nail Systems are intramedullary short and long fixation nails intended for control of rotation and shortening of fractured femurs. The screwdriver is used to place the set screw in the nail. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Gammas Set Screwdriver Instrument Set, Basic Stryker Trauma GmbH, Germany; Distributed by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 - Orthopedic Device. The Gamma3 Locking Nail Systems are intramedullary short and long fixation nails intended for control of rotation and shortening of fractured femurs. The screwdriver is used to place the set screw in the nail.
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Product number: 1320-6000, Lot code engraved on screwdrivers: K887079 and K782153.
Products Sold
Product number: 1320-6000; Lot code engraved on screwdrivers: K887079 and K782153.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Gammas Set Screwdriver Instrument Set, Basic Stryker Trauma GmbH, Germany; Distributed by Howmedica due to Stryker Trauma has become aware that five lots of the Gamma3 Set Screwdriver have hexagon tips that were not hardened to specification.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Stryker Trauma has become aware that five lots of the Gamma3 Set Screwdriver have hexagon tips that were not hardened to specification.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On February 22, 2008 Urgent Product Recall notification letters were sent to Stryker Branches/Agencies, Risk Management Departments at hospitals and surgeons via Federal Express. If you have any questions contact Rita Intorrella at (201) 831-5825 or the Hip Fracture Team at (201) 831-5291.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026