Stryker Endoscopy recalls SERFAS 90 degree Energy Probe, Part Number 279-350-101; SERFAS Energy Probes are indicated for arthroscopic procedures…

Recall date

June 3, 2015

Source

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

Recall number

Z-1831-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Stryker Endoscopy

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to US Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and…

Why it was recalled

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling all non expired SERFAS 90 degree Energy Probes due to reports of fragments of the probe breaking off into the patient.

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

What was recalled

SERFAS 90 degree Energy Probe, Part Number 279-350-101; SERFAS Energy Probes are indicated for arthroscopic procedures of the knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, elbow and wrist. Specifically, the probes are used for resection, ablation and coagulation of soft tissue, as well as the hemostasis of blood vessels.