FDA Recall Terminated

Cournand Modified 2-PC 19G, 5.4cm or (Guidewire Introducer Needle) 20 units per case The Stryker Guidewire Introducer Needles are designed for the percutaneous puncture of the anterior/posterior wall of a blood vessel. This provides an entry for a guidewire, vessel dilator, sheath, and catheter introduction.

Recall: Z-0417-2016 · Initiated November 23, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0417-2016
Event Number
72775
Firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1811755
Product Code
DYB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
November 23, 2015
Posted
December 14, 2015
Terminated
September 6, 2016
Address
4100 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI, 49002-9704

Description

Cournand Modified 2-PC 19G, 5.4cm or (Guidewire Introducer Needle) 20 units per case The Stryker Guidewire Introducer Needles are designed for the percutaneous puncture of the anterior/posterior wall of a blood vessel. This provides an entry for a guidewire, vessel dilator, sheath, and catheter introduction.

Reason

The Guidewire Introducer Needle (0910-192-000) was shipped after the documented expiration date or with minimal time until expiration. There is a potential risk of a soft tissue infection to the patient if device is used after expiration date.

Action

Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated November 24, 2015, to all affected customers via courier with instructions for identifying and returning the affected product. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. For questions regarding this recall, please contact Stryker Instruments: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (EST) 269-389-2921

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including PA and SC.

Quantity

120 units