Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Xcelerate Patella System Reamer Shaft Assembly; 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
Xcelerate Patella System Reamer Shaft Assembly; 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
Product no. 8001-1702, Lot codes: MCYL30A, and MCYL30B.
Products Sold
Product no. 8001-1702; Lot codes: MCYL30A, and MCYL30B.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Xcelerate Patella System Reamer Shaft Assembly; Non-Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporat due to The Xcelerate Patella Reamer Shaft Assembly and the Reamer Adapter do not mate properly. This could result in the removal of excessive bone from the . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The Xcelerate Patella Reamer Shaft Assembly and the Reamer Adapter do not mate properly. This could result in the removal of excessive bone from the patella leading to a thinner patella; a patella that does not have enough bone for adequate engagement with pegs or patella fracture.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An IMPORTANT MARKET WITHDRAWAL letter was issued on April 19, 2005 and sent Federal Express to those consignees who received the device. The letter instructed them to examine their inventory to identify instruments, reconcile these instruments on an attached accountability form; fax a copy of this form within 2 days of receipt of the letter; retrieve and return affected product; contact Stryker Customer Service to re-order.
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