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Z-0962-2012

***CAT#: 9297A***LINVATEC***Arthroscopic Blade***4.8mm GREAT WHITE, 13cm long***Qty: 6***Large...

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

Ascent Healthcare Solutions began a recall of ***CAT#: 9297A***LINVATEC***Arthroscopic Blade***4.8mm GREAT WHITE, 13cm long***Qty: 6***Large Hub***White***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in the... 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-0962-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Product
***CAT#: 9297A***LINVATEC***Arthroscopic Blade***4.8mm GREAT WHITE, 13cm long***Qty: 6***Large Hub***White***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in the USA***Manufacturer: ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS***Lakeland, FL*** Lot number: 193794***Expiration Date: 10/2011. ***CAT #: 9299A***LINVATEC***Arthroscopic Blade***4.2mm GREAT WHITE, 13cm long***Qty: 6***Large Hub***White***SAMPLE LATEX-FREE***Made in the USA***Manufacturer: ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS***Lakeland, FL*** Lot number: 193534***Expiration Date: 10/2011. 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
24 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: 193794 and 193534.