Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation Stryker Rotary Handpiece, Single Trigger, For use with Stryker System 6. Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI; REF 6203. The device is intended for use in surgical procedures involving drilling, reaming, driving wire or pins, and cutting bone and hard tissue. Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Stryker Rotary Handpiece, Single Trigger, For use with Stryker System 6. Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI; REF 6203. The device is intended for use in surgical procedures involving drilling, reaming, driving wire or pins, and cutting bone and hard tissue.
Brand
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial numbers 0614504853 through 0825902483.
Products Sold
Serial numbers 0614504853 through 0825902483.
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation is recalling Stryker Rotary Handpiece, Single Trigger, For use with Stryker System 6. Stryker Instruments, Kalam due to The handpieces may continue to run even when the trigger is not depressed, which could result in the unintended cutting of bone or soft tissue damage.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The handpieces may continue to run even when the trigger is not depressed, which could result in the unintended cutting of bone or soft tissue damage.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified of the problem via letter dated October 10, 2008, provided interim instructions to reduce the risk, and informed that Stryker instruments will replace the trigger on all handpieces. Consignees were also instructed on the following: 1) Review the letter and distribute to all affected departments, 2) Complete and sign the enclosed Business Reply Form and fax to 336-499-8603 and 3) Call Stryker Instruments Service Department at 888-308-1983 to schedule service for the handpieces.
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