24G x 25mm/45 Bevel Single Shot Needle, REF 554-024-025, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI

FDA device recall Z-2379-2010 · posted 2010-09-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

Reason for recall

Defects include, but not limited to: Not sterile, not properly labeled, drugs and swabs may be ineffective, and catheter tips may break in patients.

Action taken

Stryker Instruments issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letter to consignee risk managers, directors and material managers on February 2, 2010, identifying the affected devices and product issues. The consignees were instructed to: 1) Forward the recall notice and reply form to all affected locations. 2) Review all inventory and quarantine affected product. 3) Destroy all affected product using attached instructions. 4) Complete and return the Business Reply Form to the firm by fax. Stryker Instruments can be contacted at 1-9800-800-4236 ext 4354

Root cause

Process control

Status

Terminated

Product code

GXZ

Quantity affected

18,826 all products.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution: United States, including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA,

Date initiated

2010-02-01

Date posted

2010-09-03

Date terminated

2011-03-28

Location

Kalamazoo, MI

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