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: 0250070460, 5.0 mm x 32 cm, Strykeprobe, Outer Sheath Replacement, RX Only, Non-Sterile, CE, UDI: (01) 07…

Recall number

Z-1508-2020

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: 0250070460, 5.0 mm x 32 cm, Strykeprobe, Outer Sheath Replacement, RX Only, Non-Sterile, CE, UDI: (01) 07613327051971 These products are distributed with the following sheath/probe: 0250070441-PKG, StrykeFlow Electrocautery Probe, Spatula Tip 5MM 0250070442-PKG, StrykeFlow Electrocautery Probe, J Tip, 5MM 0250070443-PKG, StrykeFlow Electrocautery Probe, L Tip, 5MM 0250070444-PKG, StrykeFlow Electrocautery Probe, Ball Tip, 5MM 0250070445-PKG, StrykeFlow Electrocautery Probe, Needle Tip 5MM 0250070446-PKG, StrykeFlow Electrocautery Probe, Spoon Tip, 5MM