Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Universal Notch Preparation Guide, Size #3; Non Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430; authorized representative in Europe: Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan; Cedex, France. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Universal Notch Preparation Guide, Size #3; Non Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430; authorized representative in Europe: Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan; Cedex, France.
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
NJ 07430, authorized representative in Europe: Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan, Cedex, France.
Products Sold
All lots manufactured since 1998. Catalog Number 7650-3363. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430; authorized representative in Europe: Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan; Cedex, France.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Universal Notch Preparation Guide, Size #3; Non Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Dri due to Discovery of the potential for Pin and Punch interference of the Size 3 Scorpio Notch Preparation Guide that may result in damage to bone if a user ag. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Discovery of the potential for Pin and Punch interference of the Size 3 Scorpio Notch Preparation Guide that may result in damage to bone if a user aggressively attempts to seat an obstructed punch.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Urgent Product Correction notification letters were sent via Federal Express, return receipt to all users on March 18, 2008. Questions should be directed to Rita Intorella, Divisional Regulatory Reporting at (201) 831-5825.
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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