FDA Recall Terminated

Disposable Paper Filter for Sterilization Containers Paper, Medical Accessory, 100 DISP, Paper F, Steri.Cases, New Shape, Manufactured and distributed by Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co KG, Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Orthopedics, NON STERILE.

Recall: Z-0114-2016 · Initiated September 17, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0114-2016
Event Number
72170
Firm
Stryker Craniomaxillofacial Division
FEI Number
3005101424
Product Code
FSM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
September 17, 2015
Posted
October 8, 2015
Terminated
February 26, 2016
Address
750 Trade Centre Way, Ste 200, Portage, MI, 49002-0482

Description

Disposable Paper Filter for Sterilization Containers Paper, Medical Accessory, 100 DISP, Paper F, Steri.Cases, New Shape, Manufactured and distributed by Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co KG, Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Orthopedics, NON STERILE.

Reason

Stryker has become aware that the inhomogeneity of the filter paper might potentially compromise the ability of the filter to maintain a sterile barrier during post-sterilization shelf-life.

Action

An Urgent Medical Device Recall letter has been sent to the customers. The affected product was identified, as well as the reason for the recall and risk to health. The letter states that customers should inform users of the Medical Device Removal and pass the notice to all appropriate individuals within the organization; scrap all affected products available at the location or return it to Stryker Craniomaxillofacial, Attention: Recall Coordinator, at the address provided. If there are questions regarding the impacted product, don't hesitate to Contact Stryker Customer service and refer to PFA #2015-032. Complete and sign the enclosed Business Reply Form and fax or copy to: (877) 648-7114 or e-mail a copy to [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution -- US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

Quantity

915 packs