FDA Recall Terminated

InfraVision IR Illuminator Console, model number 220-180-521, manufactured by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose, for use with the Stryker InfraVision system. Intended use:Medical device for human use, during surgical procedures to transilluminate anatomical structures during surgical procedures with infrared light. It can be used in either open surgical interventions or during laparoscopic procedures. infrared light which is not visible to the human eye is detected by all of Stryker's infrared sensitive cameras. The InfraVision console outputs the infrared light via disposable fibers hooked to the console that are contained in either the E-kit or the U-kit.

Recall: Z-0906-2011 · Initiated September 29, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0906-2011
Event Number
56871
Firm
Stryker Endoscopy
FEI Number
2936485
Product Code
FGS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
September 29, 2010
Posted
January 18, 2011
Terminated
February 9, 2011
Address
5900 Optical Ct, San Jose, CA, 95138-1400

Description

InfraVision IR Illuminator Console, model number 220-180-521, manufactured by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose, for use with the Stryker InfraVision system. Intended use:Medical device for human use, during surgical procedures to transilluminate anatomical structures during surgical procedures with infrared light. It can be used in either open surgical interventions or during laparoscopic procedures. infrared light which is not visible to the human eye is detected by all of Stryker's infrared sensitive cameras. The InfraVision console outputs the infrared light via disposable fibers hooked to the console that are contained in either the E-kit or the U-kit.

Reason

Product may not adequately visualize IR light emitted from U- and E- kits due to a manufacturing error.

Action

The firm, Stryker Endoscopy, sent an "Urgent: Device Correction" letter dated September 28, 2010, t o all consignees/customers via a Fed Ex Mailer that included notification letter, acknowledgment receipts and updated instructions for use. International Stryker sites received product advisory notification. Stryker reps at those sites are responsible for notifying customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to discard any old IFUs from the InfraVision Console and ensure that they only use InfraVision compatible scopes; read the newly updated IFU provided with the letter; and complete and sign the enclosed "acknowledgement of receipt" form and fax to (408) 754-8378 or scan in or email to [email protected]. Note: Not returning the "acknowledgement of receipt" card will result in additional notices. Please contact your local Stryker sales representative to obtain information on scopes that are specific to the InfraVision system. If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-624-4422 or email at [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Australia, Africa, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Greece, India, Italy, Korea, Latin America Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

861 units.