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Z-0573-2008

Stryker Disposable StrykeProbe 32cm L- Tip, Ref: 250-070-550, Electrosurgical Suction Tip, Stryker Endoscopy...

Stryker Corp. / initiated 2007-11-16 / Terminated / root cause: design

Stryker Endoscopy began a recall of Stryker Disposable StrykeProbe 32cm L- Tip, Ref: 250-070-550, Electrosurgical Suction Tip, Stryker Endoscopy, San Jose, CA 95138 on . The reason FDA records is "Cannot connect: Tips have electrodes that are too large to fit monopolar cables and are unusable". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0573-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Stryker Corp.
Product
Stryker Disposable StrykeProbe 32cm L- Tip, Ref: 250-070-550, Electrosurgical Suction Tip, Stryker Endoscopy, San Jose, CA 95138.
Product code
GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Reason for recall
Cannot connect: Tips have electrodes that are too large to fit monopolar cables and are unusable.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Stryker notified their sales representatives by phone. Stryker sent all consignees a Product Advisory Notice dated November 19, 2007, and verbally notified them of the recall via telephone. A response form with return postage was sent with the notice. The letter requested the hospitals to quarantine and return the product to Stryker.
Quantity in commerce
59 boxes of 6 units (354 total)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
Lot Number: 07297FE2