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FDA device recall Z-1198-2012 · posted 2012-03-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

Reason for recall

The firm identified two complaints have been reported indicating that the product inside the package did not match with the label information. The product was labeled as Flat Proximal Pressurizer P/N 0206-556-000 while the product inside the package was Femoral Pressurizer P/N 0206-566-000.

Action taken

Stryker Instruments sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall notification" dated January 13, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to : Immediately check all stock areas or operating room storage and quarantine any affected product found. Mark product as RECALLED PRODUCT. Please indicate on the BRF the quantity of affected Pressurizers you are returning and fill in the form completely. Sign the BRF (even if you do not have any affected product). Note: Your signature on the BRF indicates that you received and understand this notification and are returning all affected product from your facility. Fax the Business Reply Form to Stryker Instruments Regulatory Department, 866-521-2762. Upon receipt of the BRF, Stryker will contact you to coordinate the return of all affected product that you have on hand. Send back all affected product using the pre-paid shipper provided to you by Stryker. Upon receipt of the product, a replacement will be issued to your account

Root cause

Mixed-up of materials/components

Status

Terminated

Product code

KIH

Quantity affected

10 boxes (60 units)

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide, including the states of AL and OK and the country of Canada.

Date initiated

2012-01-13

Date posted

2012-03-12

Date terminated

2013-07-24

Location

Portage, MI