Z-0524-03

Stryker brand Neptune waste management system; model 711-27-1

Name: Z-0524-03 Stryker brand Neptune waste management system; model 711-27-1
Creator: Stryker Instruments, Instruments Div.
Published: 2002-12-03
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Stryker Corp. / initiated 2002-12-03 / Terminated

FDA source

Stryker Instruments, Instruments Div. began a recall of Stryker brand Neptune waste management system; model 711-27-1 on 2002-12-03. The reason FDA records is "Cap may be cracked and fail, exposing O.R. staff to patient blood, and cause an unexpected loud noise in the O.R". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0524-03
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2002-12-03
Posted: 2003-02-01
Terminated: 2003-07-07
Recalling firm: Stryker Corp.
Product: Stryker brand Neptune waste management system; model 711-27-1.
Product code: FYD Apparatus, Exhaust, Surgical
Reason for recall: Cap may be cracked and fail, exposing O.R. staff to patient blood, and cause an unexpected loud noise in the O.R.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: Each account was contacted by phone, beginning on December 3, 2002 and advised to refrain from using the units until repairs could be performed. A recall notification letter dated December 6, 2002 was sent to each account informing them of the recall and of plans for repairs.
Quantity in commerce: 370
Distribution: United States
Product codes and lots: All systems with a rover top cap assembly 711-27-001 manufactured from 1/1/01 to 12/31/01. The recalled caps can be visually distinguished because there is a flat lip where the lid connects to the unit, and the flat lip is covered by a metal retaining ring which holds the cap in place. Non-recalled units do not have a metal retaining ring, rather the caps are held in place by screws with ribs in the cap on either side of each screw.

Product code FYD

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)