FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker Ureteral Universal Kit, Model number 220-180-517, The ureteral kit is a ureteral transillumination device with reusable illumination source and a fiberoptic light ureteral catheter kit which is provided sterile for single use disposable application. The device is intended to be used to transilluminate the ureter during laparoscopic and open surgical procedures of the lower abdomen or pelvic areas to help the surgeon identify the ureter.

Recall: Z-1867-2008 · Initiated May 9, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1867-2008
Event Number
48218
Firm
Stryker Endoscopy
FEI Number
2936485
Product Code
FCS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 9, 2008
Posted
September 16, 2008
Terminated
December 21, 2010
Address
5900 Optical Ct, San Jose, CA, 95138

Description

Stryker Ureteral Universal Kit, Model number 220-180-517, The ureteral kit is a ureteral transillumination device with reusable illumination source and a fiberoptic light ureteral catheter kit which is provided sterile for single use disposable application. The device is intended to be used to transilluminate the ureter during laparoscopic and open surgical procedures of the lower abdomen or pelvic areas to help the surgeon identify the ureter.

Reason

Kit fibers may not illuminate along entire length, which may result in inadequate visibility of the urethral structures during surgery

Action

Sales representatives were notified via telephone, and recall product advisory notices will be sent to all consignees on 05/09/2009. Contact a Regulatory Affairs representative at 408-754-2161 or 408-754-2000 should you have any questions.

Distribution

Product was distributed nationwide and to Australia, Canada, Scandinavia, Italy and Switzerland

Quantity

1195 units