FDA Recall Terminated

The Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Set The Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Set consists of pigtail catheter, access needle, dilator, and wire guide. The set also includes a multipurpose tubing adapter, and three-way stopcock.

Recall: Z-0478-2016 · Initiated November 17, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0478-2016
Event Number
72715
Firm
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
FEI Number
3002615969
Product Code
KDQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 17, 2015
Posted
January 4, 2016
Terminated
September 28, 2016
Address
10232 S 51st St, Phoenix, AZ, 85044-5205

Description

The Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Set The Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Set consists of pigtail catheter, access needle, dilator, and wire guide. The set also includes a multipurpose tubing adapter, and three-way stopcock.

Reason

Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling the Fuhrman Pleural & Pneumopericardial Drainage Set due to receiving complaints that it broke off in the pleural cavity while inserting the device into the patient.

Action

The firm, Stryker Sustainability Solutions, sent a "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 11/17/2015 to its customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to discontinue the use of the product, and complete the Recall Effectiveness Check Form even if no product has been found in inventory. Customers should return the completed Recall Effectiveness Check Form to their local Stryker Sustainability Sales Representative, email to [email protected], or mail to: Stryker Sustainability Solutions, 1810 West Drake Drive,Tempe, AZ 85283. If the firm indicates that affected devices remain in inventory, a prepaid shipping label will be issued for the return of the product. Customers will receive credit for all affected devices returned. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to: - Stryker Sustainability Solutions Complaint Hotline: +1(888) 888-3433x5555 - http://www.stryker.com/productexperience/ - The FDAs MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax. If you have any questions, contact Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist at (888) 888-3433x5506 or email: [email protected].

Distribution

US Distribution in the states of: AK, CA, WI, IN, FL, OR, NY, and NC.

Quantity

34 devices