FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker 4.0 mm. Angled Aggressive 12 Degree Blade, Precision Cutters, Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 USA, (269) 323-7700 (800) 253-3210, Sterile, Single Use, Rx ONLY For Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for the incision of soft and osseous tissue in the sinus cavities, open plastic, and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck.

Recall: Z-2794-2011 · Initiated June 13, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2794-2011
Event Number
59057
Firm
Stryker Instruments Division of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1811755
Product Code
GFA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling mix-ups
Initiated
June 13, 2011
Posted
July 12, 2011
Terminated
August 3, 2011
Address
4100 East Milham Ave., Kalamazoo, MI, 49001

Description

Stryker 4.0 mm. Angled Aggressive 12 Degree Blade, Precision Cutters, Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 USA, (269) 323-7700 (800) 253-3210, Sterile, Single Use, Rx ONLY For Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for the incision of soft and osseous tissue in the sinus cavities, open plastic, and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck.

Reason

Recalled device was packaged with the incorrect angled blade. The labeling indicates a 12 degree angle but the product has a 40 degree angle.

Action

Stryker Instruments Division of Stryker CorporationOn 6/13/11 sent an 'URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIIFICATION" letter to all affected customers that included the device name, lot number, dates of distribution, reason for the recall, risks associated with use of the device, a photo of the device, instructions to quarantine and return the devices, and a form to fax back to the firm to confirm receipt and adherence to the recall letter.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, LA,, MI, NJ, OH, OR, AR, IN, and Internationallly to Australia, Duisburg, Newbury and Hong Kong.

Quantity

95 Units