Z-0956-2012

CAT 375-545-000STRYKERArthroscopic Blade4.0mm TOMCAT CUTTER***Hub Style...

Name: Z-0956-2012 ***CAT 375-545-000***STRYKER***Arthroscopic Blade***4.0mm TOMCAT CUTTER***Hub Style...
Creator: Ascent Healthcare Solutions
Published: 2009-01-26
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

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

FDA source

Ascent Healthcare Solutions began a recall of ***CAT 375-545-000***STRYKER***Arthroscopic Blade***4.0mm TOMCAT CUTTER***Hub Style - Formula***Red/White***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in the USA***Manufacturer... on 2009-01-26. 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 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0956-2012
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2009-01-26
Posted: 2012-02-03
Terminated: 2012-03-09
Recalling firm: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Product: ***CAT 375-545-000***STRYKER***Arthroscopic Blade***4.0mm TOMCAT CUTTER***Hub Style - Formula***Red/White***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in the USA***Manufacturer: ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS***Lakeland, FL*** Lot number: 203562***Expiration Date: 01/2012. 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: 400 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 number: 203562

Product code HRX

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