Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation recalls The SurgiCounter Charging Cradle Product Usage: SurgiCounter Charging Cradles are designed to be used with the SurgiCou…

Recall date

June 16, 2013

Source

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

Recall number

Z-0986-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.

Why it was recalled

Faulty SurgiCounter Charging Cradle can prevent the scanner from charging or downloading information after a procedure.

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

What was recalled

The SurgiCounter Charging Cradle Product Usage: SurgiCounter Charging Cradles are designed to be used with the SurgiCounter and are part of the SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System. The SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System is indicated for use in counting and recording the number of Safety-Sponge surgical sponges, laparotomy sponges, and towels used during surgical procedures.