Stryker recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

September 12, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Stryker Corporation recalls Stryker, REF: 0250070450, 5.0 mm x 45 cm, Strykeprobe, Outer Sheath Replacement, RX Only, Non-Sterile, CE, UDI: (01) 07…

Recall number

Z-1509-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Stryker Corporation

Sold / distributed

OUS: Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Colombia, Canada, Japan, Taiwan,, Puerto Rico, South Africa, and South Korea

Why it was recalled

Potential diff. in the length of the sheath tube and the sheath/probe. A diff. in length could lead to the base of the sheath/probe not being fully seated in the sheath tube which could result in the distal tip of the sheath melting. This could lead to a compromised insulation, leading to unintentional flow of electricity to the patient. The sheath/probe is packaged separately.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Stryker, REF: 0250070450, 5.0 mm x 45 cm, Strykeprobe, Outer Sheath Replacement, RX Only, Non-Sterile, CE, UDI: (01) 07613327051926 This products was distributed with the following sheath/probe: 0250070451-PKG, 5MM X 45CM StrykeProbe Electrosurgical Probe, Spatula-Tip, 0250070452-PKG, 5MM X 45CM StrykeProbe Electrosurgical Probe, J-TIP, 0250070453-PKG, 5MM X 45CM StrykeProbe Electrosurgical Probe, L-TIP, 0250070455-PKG, 5MM X 45CM StrykeProbe Electrosurgical Probe, Needle Tip