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
- 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.
Recalled device was packaged with the incorrect angled blade. The labeling indicates a 12 degree angle but the product has a 40 degree angle.
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.
Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, LA,, MI, NJ, OH, OR, AR, IN, and Internationallly to Australia, Duisburg, Newbury and Hong Kong.
95 Units