Monterey AL Implant Inserter (Stryker) – Unlock Button Separation (2025)
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Monterey AL Implant Inserter; 22mm; Catalog 48019140.
Brand
Stryker Spine
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog 48019140, UDI-DI: 07613327501124, Lot Number: 231640
Products Sold
Catalog 48019140; UDI-DI: 07613327501124; Lot Number: 231640;
Stryker Spine is recalling Monterey AL Implant Inserter; 22mm; Catalog 48019140. due to Potential for the gold unlock button to separate from the inserter.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential for the gold unlock button to separate from the inserter.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On February 28, 2025 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters to inventory contacts. Actions needed 1. Immediately review the Product Recall Notification. Please forward this information to all sales representatives and operations teams within your Branch/Agency. Maintain awareness of this communication internally until all required actions have been completed within your facility. 2. Immediately check your internal inventory to locate the product listed on the attached Business Reply Form and remove them from their point of use. Note: Only Monterey AL Inserters with the lot number specified in the Product Affected Table are in scope of this recall. Inserters from other lots should not be returned. 3. Use the Business Reply Form (BRF) to reconcile any affected product. Complete the Business Reply Form even if there is no affected product identified. 4. Within five (5) business days of receipt of this notification, return the enclosed Business Reply Form by email to Spine-RegulatoryActions@Stryker.com or complete the eForm to confirm receipt of this notification/document quantity of product on hand. 5. If you have further distributed this product to other organizations, provide contact details on the BRF so that Stryker can inform the recipients appropriately. 6. If you desire additional training associated with these instructions, please contact our Regulatory Compliance team by calling 201.749.8090 or by email at Spine-RegulatoryActions@Stryker.com. 7. Under 21 CFR 803, manufacturers are required to report any serious injuries where a product has contributed or may have contributed to the event. Please keep Stryker informed of any adverse events associated with this product by using Stryker s online reporting site: https://www.stryker.com/productexperience. Additionally, adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online (https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/s
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, NE, NH, NY, OK, PA, TX, UT
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