FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker Wire Caddy, Stryker Instruments Wire Caddy, REF 505-505, STERILE, QTY 1, MANUFACTURED FOR STRYKER INSTRUMENTS, KALAMAZOO, MI USA 49001 (269) 323-7700 (800) 253-3210. This device is intended for use in the storage and retrieval of guide wires up to 9.8 ft. in length and recommended for guide wires of .018 to .038 inches in diameter.

Recall: Z-2746-2011 · Initiated May 27, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2746-2011
Event Number
58907
Firm
Stryker Instruments Division of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1811755
Product Code
MDM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Material/Component Contamination
Initiated
May 27, 2011
Posted
July 6, 2011
Terminated
August 3, 2011
Address
4100 East Milham Ave., Kalamazoo, MI, 49001

Description

Stryker Wire Caddy, Stryker Instruments Wire Caddy, REF 505-505, STERILE, QTY 1, MANUFACTURED FOR STRYKER INSTRUMENTS, KALAMAZOO, MI USA 49001 (269) 323-7700 (800) 253-3210. This device is intended for use in the storage and retrieval of guide wires up to 9.8 ft. in length and recommended for guide wires of .018 to .038 inches in diameter.

Reason

The towel clamps packaged with the wire caddy have been found to have blood stains on them which could result in infection or blood borne pathogen transmission.

Action

Stryker Instruments sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to quarantine affected product and return the recalled product using the shipper supplied to them by Stryker. Replacements will be issued to customers upon receipt of the product. For questions regarding this recall please call 1-800-800-4236 ext. 3808.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution-- including the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia.

Quantity

87 boxes, 435 untis