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Stryker Instruments Navigation System II- CART, Stryker Navigation, Kalamazoo, MI; Stryker REF 7700-100-000. Intended to

FDA device recall Z-0122-2010 · posted 2009-11-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Reason for recall
Multiple software-related malfunctions may occur. The device may suddenly stop working, the screen may freeze, the screen may only be updated very slowly, the unit may not respond to user input, or the unit may only respond to user very slowly.
Action taken
The firm issued a press release on 11/4/09. Consignees were notified by an Urgent: Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated 10/23/09, which advised of the affected products, the reason for the recall, the recall plan, and the actions to be taken. Customers were to immediately review this notification and distribute to all departments affected. Also, customers were to immediately quarantine any affected product and label as recalled product; complete and sign the enclosed Business Reply Form and fax a copy to 866-521-2762. Upon receipt of the form, a Stryker Navigation Field Service Rep would contact them to schedule the repair of their equipment. All U.S. units were corrected by 10/30/09.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
HAW
Quantity affected
21
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington and countries of Australia, China
Date initiated
2009-10-26
Date posted
2009-11-20
Date terminated
2009-12-31
Location
Kalamazoo, MI

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