Surgical Table Headrest, Catalog/Part #0788-300-012, component of VERTIER Surgical Table. Distributed as part of the VER
FDA device recall Z-1418-2009 · posted 2009-05-26 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Stryker Communications Corp
- Reason for recall
- Potential for health care provider/hospital staff member to sustain injury to fingers or hands when removing/handling the headrest component of the VERTIER Surgical Table.
- Action taken
- An "URGENT: Device Recall" letter dated May 11, 2009 was issued to consignees. Consignees were informed that Stryker service representatives will visit each location to affix a caution label identifying the pinch point on each headrest. Additionally, consignees will be provided with an updated surgical table user manual. Direct questions to Stryker Communications Corporation by calling 972-410-7100.
- Root cause
- Device Design
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- FQO
- Quantity affected
- 230 headrests.
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution and Canada.
- Date initiated
- 2009-05-08
- Date posted
- 2009-05-26
- Date terminated
- 2010-04-26
- Location
- Flower Mound, TX
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