Disposable Spetzler-Malis Bipolar forceps, 18CM SM DISP BAYONET 1.5MM TIP, Catalog Number 6760-180-015

FDA device recall Z-0240-2024 · posted 2023-11-07 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm

Stryker Corporation

Reason for recall

An error was identified on the expiration date of the product label. The shelf life for the products impacted is 36 months (3 years) however the product label represents a 54 month (4.5 year) shelf life.

Action taken

An URGENT Medical Device Recall notification letter was sent to customers on 9/11/23. Actions to be taken 1. Immediately check your inventory to locate and quarantine any affected products found at your facility. 2. Sign and return the enclosed Business Response Form (BRF) by email to Instruments.recalls@stryker.com, even if affected product is no longer in inventory. 3. Upon receipt of the completed BRF, a shipping label will be provided to return any recalled product on-hand and Stryker will contact you to arrange for replacement of your product(s). 4. Maintain awareness of this communication internally and inform Stryker if any of the subject devices have been distributed to other organizations. If so, provide contact details so Stryker can inform the recipients accordingly. Please contact Jordan Anderson at (269) 800-1347 or Instruments.recalls@stryker.com with questions or concerns. For reporting any serious adverse events or product quality problems contact Stryker at 1-800-253-3210, ext. 5555 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Eastern Time), Monday Friday or by email at inst.stryker.cs@stryker.com.

Root cause

Under Investigation by firm

Status

Open, Classified

Product code

GEI

Quantity affected

2,321 total units

Distribution

US Nationwide. Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore.

Date initiated

2023-09-11

Date posted

2023-11-07

Location

Portage, MI

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