FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker brand Cart with Isolation Transformer, Model Numbers: 240-099-001, 240-099-001K, 240-099-011, 240-099-011K, 240-099-020, 240-099-020K, 240-099-050, 240-099-072. 240-099-001, 240-099-001K, 240-099-011, 240-099-011K, 240-099-020, 240-099-020K, 240-099-050, 240-099-072, Product is manufactured and distributed by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose, CA The product is indicated for use in the carts include an isolation transfer and a power cord for connecting the transformer to an electrical outlet as means of providing power to the cart for the equipment it houses.

Recall: Z-0922-2011 · Initiated April 16, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0922-2011
Event Number
56356
Firm
Stryker Endoscopy
FEI Number
2936485
Product Code
GCJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 16, 2010
Posted
January 19, 2011
Terminated
January 19, 2011
Address
5900 Optical Ct, San Jose, CA, 95138-1400

Description

Stryker brand Cart with Isolation Transformer, Model Numbers: 240-099-001, 240-099-001K, 240-099-011, 240-099-011K, 240-099-020, 240-099-020K, 240-099-050, 240-099-072. 240-099-001, 240-099-001K, 240-099-011, 240-099-011K, 240-099-020, 240-099-020K, 240-099-050, 240-099-072, Product is manufactured and distributed by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose, CA The product is indicated for use in the carts include an isolation transfer and a power cord for connecting the transformer to an electrical outlet as means of providing power to the cart for the equipment it houses.

Reason

The electrical cord power plug design may allow the prongs to develop a fracture inside or outside the plug, if the plug is misused.

Action

Stryker Endoscopy sent an URGENT: Device Recall letter dated April 16, 2010, to Stryker Sales reps and all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: Locate the affected units. Visually inspect each cord for damage. If the cord has bent or cracked prongs the unit should be taken out of service immediately. The customer was instructed to call a Regulatory Affairs Recall Representative at (408) 754-2738 for further instruction. If the cord did not show signs of damage, it could remain in service. An acknowledgement form was included to document confirmation of receipt of the letter. Upon completion of the power cord inspection, customers were to sign the acknowledgement form indicating that all of their units were inspected. Customers were asked to mail the form to Stryker Endoscopy or fax to (408) 754-8378 or scan the card and email to [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call the Stryker RA/QA Department at (408) 754-2738 or (800) 435-0220, Reference RA 2010-034.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, MY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY and the countries of Canada, Chile, China, India, Korea, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan and Latin America.

Quantity

7371