Howmedica Osteonics Corp. recalls MICS3 Angled Sagittal Saw Attachment
Reason for recall
A potential issue was identified with the torque strength on the external screws of the MICS3 Angled Sagittal Saw Attachment. These screws, which secure the cover to the Angled Saw Housing, may loosen during use and detach from the attachment.
Affected product
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Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.
MICS3 Angled Sagittal Saw Attachment; Part Number: 210490
Lot / code information
- Part / Item #
- 210490
- UDI
- (01)07613327523874(10)TU6563205RP
- Lot #
- ALL
What the firm is doing
On February 2, 2026 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: 1. Please inform users of this Urgent Medical Device Recall and forward this notice to all individuals who need to be made aware or organizations who have consigned product. 2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine if any devices from the affected product list are at your facility. 3. Complete and sign the enclosed Urgent Medical Device Recall Business Reply Form and return via email. 4. Please contact your Local Sales Office or your Stryker Sales Representative directly for product replacement and inventory questions. 5. Please return the devices to Stryker using the address provided. ***Update 04/22/2026*** On April 2 ,2026 MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL UPDATE letters were sent to customers. To inform and list all known hazards and harms potentially associated with the noted issue below and list risk mitigation factors associated with the use of the product. Hazards Include: Foreign Object and Component Disassociation. Customer actions remained unchanged.
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Domestic: Nationwide Distribution; International: Australia, Germany, Belgium, France, Spain UK, New Zealand;
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1572-2026
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K220459The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K241011The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · OLOOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 882.4560The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Search for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
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