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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2016-RN-01266-1
Product Name/Description STAR Instruments Kit, sterile packaged (used to implant Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement System)

Multiple instruments within the STAR Instruments Kit

Item Number: 100-0071

Lot Numbers: 20320, 30332

ARTG Number: 240015
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class III
Recall Action Commencement Date 28/09/2016
Responsible Entity Stryker Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue Stryker has become aware during an internal review that some items of the STAR Sterile Instrument Kit have been unintentionally shipped to Australia without being CE marked. Non-sterile instrument alternatives are available for the Australian market. Based on design review by Stryker and the availability of the necessary IFU information, no hazards are to be expected.
Recall Action Recall
Recall Action Instructions Customers are advised to inspect the inventory and quarantine any affected stock immediately. A Stryker representative will coordinate the return of any affected product. This action has been closed-out on 11/05/2017.
Contact Information 02 9467 1175 - Stryker