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Stryker Disposable StrykeProbe 32cm Spatula Tip, Ref: 250-070-551, Electrosurgical Suction Tip, Stryker Endoscopy, San J

FDA device recall Z-0574-2008 · posted 2008-03-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Endoscopy
Reason for recall
Cannot connect: Tips have electrodes that are too large to fit monopolar cables and are unusable.
Action taken
Stryker notified their sales representatives by phone. Stryker sent all consignees a Product Advisory Notice dated November 19, 2007, and verbally notified them of the recall via telephone. A response form with return postage was sent with the notice. The letter requested the hospitals to quarantine and return the product to Stryker.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
GEI
Quantity affected
8 boxes of 6 units (48 total)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2007-11-16
Date posted
2008-03-05
Date terminated
2008-03-26
Location
San Jose, CA

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