FDA Recall Terminated

***CAT 375-941-012***STRYKER***Arthroscopic Burr***4.0mm BARREL BUR***Hollow 12 Flute***RED***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in the USA***Manufacturer: ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS***Lakeland, FL*** Lot number: 195182***Expiration Date: 11/2011. ***CAT 375-951-112***STRYKER***Arthroscopic Burr***5.0mm BARREL BUR***Hollow 12 Flute***BLUE***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in the USA***Manufacturer: ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS***Lakeland, FL*** Lot number: 194245***Expiration Date: 11/2011. Reprocessed arthroscopic shavers are indicated for use in orthopedic surgical procedures of the joints, jaw or sinuses where cutting and removal of soft and hard tissue or bone is needed in patients requiring orthopedic surgery.

Recall: Z-0961-2012 · Initiated January 26, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0961-2012
Event Number
58937
Firm
Ascent Healthcare Solutions
FEI Number
3002615969
Product Code
HRX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
January 26, 2009
Posted
February 3, 2012
Terminated
March 9, 2012
Address
10232 S 51st St, Phoenix, AZ, 85044-5205

Description

***CAT 375-941-012***STRYKER***Arthroscopic Burr***4.0mm BARREL BUR***Hollow 12 Flute***RED***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in the USA***Manufacturer: ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS***Lakeland, FL*** Lot number: 195182***Expiration Date: 11/2011. ***CAT 375-951-112***STRYKER***Arthroscopic Burr***5.0mm BARREL BUR***Hollow 12 Flute***BLUE***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in the USA***Manufacturer: ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS***Lakeland, FL*** Lot number: 194245***Expiration Date: 11/2011. Reprocessed arthroscopic shavers are indicated for use in orthopedic surgical procedures of the joints, jaw or sinuses where cutting and removal of soft and hard tissue or bone is needed in patients requiring orthopedic surgery.

Reason

On 01/26/2009, Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Lakeland, FL initiated a recall of various models of Dyonics, Stryker, and Linvatech Reprocessed Arthroscopic Shaver Blades. The sterility of the devices may be compromised due to a potential breach in the seal of the Tyvek cover to the plastic tray.

Action

Ascent Healthcare Solutions sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE VOLUNTARY RECALL" letter dated January 26, 2009 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory, remove and quarantine all affected devices. A Recall Effectiveness Check Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-866-325-4760. Contact the firm at (888) 888-3433 ext. 5519 for questions regarding this recall.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY, and the country of Canada.

Quantity

40 devices