FDA Recall Terminated

1488 HD 3-Chip Inline Camera; Model Number 1488-710-105 - HD 3-Chip Inline Camera, C-Mount; Product Usage: High definition camera to view endoscopic surgical sites on video monitors and capture still and video images of endoscopic surgical applications. Indicated for use in general laparoscopy, nasopharyngoscopy, ear endoscopy, sinuscopy and plastic surgery wherever a laparoscope/endoscope/arthroscope is indicated for use.

Recall: Z-0570-2015 · Initiated March 5, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0570-2015
Event Number
69726
Firm
Stryker Endoscopy
FEI Number
2936485
Product Code
GCJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
March 5, 2013
Posted
December 12, 2014
Terminated
December 10, 2014
Address
5900 Optical Ct, San Jose, CA, 95138-1400

Description

1488 HD 3-Chip Inline Camera; Model Number 1488-710-105 - HD 3-Chip Inline Camera, C-Mount; Product Usage: High definition camera to view endoscopic surgical sites on video monitors and capture still and video images of endoscopic surgical applications. Indicated for use in general laparoscopy, nasopharyngoscopy, ear endoscopy, sinuscopy and plastic surgery wherever a laparoscope/endoscope/arthroscope is indicated for use.

Reason

In certain operating room environments, a colored screen image occurs with the 1488 Cameras that were manufactured during a specific time period

Action

Stryker sent Device Recall letters to Risk Managers of affected sites on March 1, 2013. The issue was described and the fact that there have been no reports of patient harm. If user observe the colored screen prior to placement of the camera, unplug and reconnect the camera head into the console and/or power cycle the console to correct the issue. Local Stryker Representatives will coordinate the removal and replacement of the camera in the next several months. Questions may be directed to Stryker at 408-754-2517.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of Australia and Japan

Quantity

1965 cameras