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Z-0952-2012

***CAT 7205330***DYONICS***Arthroscopic Burr, Wide Mouth***4.0mm STONECUTTER, 13cm long***Fits Power/EP-1...

Stryker Sustainability Solutions / initiated 2009-01-26 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

Ascent Healthcare Solutions began a recall of ***CAT 7205330***DYONICS***Arthroscopic Burr, Wide Mouth***4.0mm STONECUTTER, 13cm long***Fits Power/EP-1 Motor Drives***Maroon***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in... on . The reason FDA records is "On 01/26/2009, Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Lakeland, FL initiated a recall of various models of Dyonics, Stryker, and Linvatech Reprocessed Arthroscopic Shaver Blades. The sterility of the devices may be compromised...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0952-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Product
***CAT 7205330***DYONICS***Arthroscopic Burr, Wide Mouth***4.0mm STONECUTTER, 13cm long***Fits Power/EP-1 Motor Drives***Maroon***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in the USA***Manufacturer: ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS***Lakeland, FL*** Lot number: 197857***Expiration Date: 12/2011. ***CAT 7205331***DYONICS***Arthroscopic Burr, Wide Mouth***5.5mm STONECUTTER, 13cm long***Fits Power/EP-1 Motor Drives***Olive***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in the USA***Manufacturer: ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS***Lakeland, FL*** Lot number: 194244***Expiration Date: 11/2011. Reprocessed arthroscopic shavers are indicated for use in orthopedic surgical procedures of the joints, jaw or sinuses where cutting and removal of soft and hard tissue or bone is needed in patients requiring orthopedic surgery.
Product code
HRX Arthroscope
Reason for recall
On 01/26/2009, Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Lakeland, FL initiated a recall of various models of Dyonics, Stryker, and Linvatech Reprocessed Arthroscopic Shaver Blades. The sterility of the devices may be compromised due to a potential breach in the seal of the Tyvek cover to the plastic tray.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Packaging process control
Action
Ascent Healthcare Solutions sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE VOLUNTARY RECALL" letter dated January 26, 2009 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory, remove and quarantine all affected devices. A Recall Effectiveness Check Form was attached for customers to complete and return via fax to 1-866-325-4760. Contact the firm at (888) 888-3433 ext. 5519 for questions regarding this recall.
Quantity in commerce
102 devices
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY, and the country of Canada.
Product codes and lots
Lot numbers: 197857 and 194244.