Z-2746-2011

Stryker Wire Caddy, Stryker Instruments Wire Caddy, REF 505-505, STERILE, QTY 1, MANUFACTURED FOR STRYKER...

Name: Z-2746-2011 Stryker Wire Caddy, Stryker Instruments Wire Caddy, REF 505-505, STERILE, QTY 1, MANUFACTURED FOR STRYKER...
Creator: Stryker Instruments Division of Stryker Corporation
Published: 2011-05-27
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Stryker Corp. / initiated 2011-05-27 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Stryker Instruments Division of Stryker Corporation began a recall of Stryker Wire Caddy, Stryker Instruments Wire Caddy, REF 505-505, STERILE, QTY 1, MANUFACTURED FOR STRYKER INSTRUMENTS, KALAMAZOO, MI USA 49001 (269) 323-7700... on 2011-05-27. The reason FDA records is "The towel clamps packaged with the wire caddy have been found to have blood stains on them which could result in infection or blood borne pathogen transmission". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2746-2011
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2011-05-27
Posted: 2011-07-06
Terminated: 2011-08-03
Recalling firm: Stryker Corp.
Product: Stryker Wire Caddy, Stryker Instruments Wire Caddy, REF 505-505, STERILE, QTY 1, MANUFACTURED FOR STRYKER INSTRUMENTS, KALAMAZOO, MI USA 49001 (269) 323-7700 (800) 253-3210. This device is intended for use in the storage and retrieval of guide wires up to 9.8 ft. in length and recommended for guide wires of .018 to .038 inches in diameter.
Product code: MDM Instrument, Manual, Surgical, General Use
Reason for recall: The towel clamps packaged with the wire caddy have been found to have blood stains on them which could result in infection or blood borne pathogen transmission.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Material/Component Contamination
Action: Stryker Instruments sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION" letter to all affected customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to quarantine affected product and return the recalled product using the shipper supplied to them by Stryker. Replacements will be issued to customers upon receipt of the product. For questions regarding this recall please call 1-800-800-4236 ext. 3808.
Quantity in commerce: 87 boxes, 435 untis
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution-- including the states of Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia.
Product codes and lots: Lots 10306012, 10323012, 10340022, 11007012 and 11047012

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)