Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation recalls Color Cuff Disposable Tourniquet Cuff, 18 inch X 3 inch, 1BLA (Single Bladder), 1PRT(Single Port) Quick Connect Connect…

Recall date

November 6, 2019

Source

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

Recall number

Z-0592-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distributions - US Nationwide distributions in the states of AL, CD, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, VA, WI, WV, and WY. Countries of Argentina, Australia, Canada, and Netherlands.

Why it was recalled

There is a potential for the cuff to leak air leading to a loss of vascular occlusion.

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

What was recalled

Color Cuff Disposable Tourniquet Cuff, 18 inch X 3 inch, 1BLA (Single Bladder), 1PRT(Single Port) Quick Connect Connector, Product Number 5921-018-135 - Product Usage: The Stryker Disposable Tourniquet Cuff (cuff) is indicated for use in surgical procedures that require the temporary occlusion of blood flow in a patients extremities during surgical procedures to produce greater visualization of the operative field.