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Z-0122-2010

Stryker Instruments Navigation System II- CART, Stryker Navigation, Kalamazoo, MI; Stryker REF 7700-100-000...

Stryker Corp. / initiated 2009-10-26 / Terminated / root cause: software

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation began a recall of Stryker Instruments Navigation System II- CART, Stryker Navigation, Kalamazoo, MI; Stryker REF 7700-100-000. Intended to be used as a component of the... on . The reason FDA records is "Multiple software-related malfunctions may occur. The device may suddenly stop working, the screen may freeze, the screen may only be updated very slowly, the unit may not respond to user input, or the unit may only...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0122-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Stryker Corp.
Product
Stryker Instruments Navigation System II- CART, Stryker Navigation, Kalamazoo, MI; Stryker REF 7700-100-000. Intended to be used as a component of the Navigation System II.
Product code
HAW Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument
Reason for recall
Multiple software-related malfunctions may occur. The device may suddenly stop working, the screen may freeze, the screen may only be updated very slowly, the unit may not respond to user input, or the unit may only respond to user very slowly.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
The firm issued a press release on 11/4/09. Consignees were notified by an Urgent: Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated 10/23/09, which advised of the affected products, the reason for the recall, the recall plan, and the actions to be taken. Customers were to immediately review this notification and distribute to all departments affected. Also, customers were to immediately quarantine any affected product and label as recalled product; complete and sign the enclosed Business Reply Form and fax a copy to 866-521-2762. Upon receipt of the form, a Stryker Navigation Field Service Rep would contact them to schedule the repair of their equipment. All U.S. units were corrected by 10/30/09.
Quantity in commerce
21
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington and countries of Australia, China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots
Serial number range 100715 through 100735.