FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker Disposable StrykeProbe 32cm L- Tip, Ref: 250-070-550, Electrosurgical Suction Tip, Stryker Endoscopy, San Jose, CA 95138.

Recall: Z-0573-2008 · Initiated November 16, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0573-2008
Event Number
45881
Firm
Stryker Endoscopy
FEI Number
2936485
Product Code
GEI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 16, 2007
Posted
March 5, 2008
Terminated
March 26, 2008
Address
5900 Optical Ct, San Jose, CA, 95138

Description

Stryker Disposable StrykeProbe 32cm L- Tip, Ref: 250-070-550, Electrosurgical Suction Tip, Stryker Endoscopy, San Jose, CA 95138.

Reason

Cannot connect: Tips have electrodes that are too large to fit monopolar cables and are unusable.

Action

Stryker notified their sales representatives by phone. Stryker sent all consignees a Product Advisory Notice dated November 19, 2007, and verbally notified them of the recall via telephone. A response form with return postage was sent with the notice. The letter requested the hospitals to quarantine and return the product to Stryker.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

59 boxes of 6 units (354 total)