Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker, Gamma3, The Compact Version of the Gamma Nail System, Operative Technique for Hip Fracture System, Trochanteric and Long Nails. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Stryker, Gamma3, The Compact Version of the Gamma Nail System, Operative Technique for Hip Fracture System, Trochanteric and Long Nails.
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog number LG3-OT, no lot numbers, this is the surgical technique brochure.
Products Sold
Catalog number LG3-OT, no lot numbers, this is the surgical technique brochure.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Stryker, Gamma3, The Compact Version of the Gamma Nail System, Operative Technique for Hip Fracture due to Operative Technique: further clarification and guidance is needed to help reduce the potential for distal mis-drilling of the short Gamma3 Trochanteri. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Operative Technique: further clarification and guidance is needed to help reduce the potential for distal mis-drilling of the short Gamma3 Trochanteric Nails.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Stryker sent Urgent Product Recall letters by Federal Express on March 2, 2009 to Stryker Branches, Chief of Orthopaedics, Hospital Risk Management and Surgeons. Letters were sent to all who have used the Gamma3 products in the past.
Verify this information on the official source
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