FDA Recall Terminated

Stryker SmartPump Extension Tubing (Pneumatic tourniquet). Sterile tubing extension 40" and 60", set, luer lock. Rx only. Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation. Optional accessories used with the Stryker SmartPump Tourniquet System. The luer locks are intended to be connected to the tourniquet pump - to fill the line - and to the cuff. The extension tubing is an optional accessory used to connect the tourniquet cuff with the pump when a longer distance between the pump and the tourniquet is desired. The extension tubing comes packaged 10 per box.

Recall: Z-3274-2011 · Initiated August 25, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3274-2011
Event Number
59791
Firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
FEI Number
1811755
Product Code
KCY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
August 25, 2011
Posted
September 21, 2011
Terminated
October 12, 2011
Address
4100 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI, 49002-9704

Description

Stryker SmartPump Extension Tubing (Pneumatic tourniquet). Sterile tubing extension 40" and 60", set, luer lock. Rx only. Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation. Optional accessories used with the Stryker SmartPump Tourniquet System. The luer locks are intended to be connected to the tourniquet pump - to fill the line - and to the cuff. The extension tubing is an optional accessory used to connect the tourniquet cuff with the pump when a longer distance between the pump and the tourniquet is desired. The extension tubing comes packaged 10 per box.

Reason

Three complaints have been reported indicating that the product inside the package did not match the label description. The units had quick connectors instead of luer lock connectors as stated in the label description.

Action

Stryker Instruments sent out "Urgent Medical Device Recall" notices dated August 22, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter included the name of the recalled product, lot numbers, and the reason for the recall. Customers were instructed to send back any product to Stryker that is within the affected lots. The letter further stated Stryker will quarantine the product and replace any product that is returned. For information on this recall contact Stryker Instruments at (269) 389-4534.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: Nationwide Distribution including the states of HAWAII, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, PENNSYLVANIA, and IOWA, and the country of FRANCE

Quantity

5920-000-003 (30 bx) and 5920-000-005 (30 bx)