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Z-0825-2011

Stryker brand End Cutter Shaver Blade F-Series, 4.0 mm; Model Number -375-747-000, manufactured by Stryker...

Stryker Corp. / initiated 2009-11-12 / Terminated / root cause: design

Stryker Endoscopy began a recall of Stryker brand End Cutter Shaver Blade F-Series, 4.0 mm; Model Number -375-747-000, manufactured by Stryker Puerto Rico on . The reason FDA records is "Potential breakage of the internal shaft of the End Cutter Shaver Blade; F-Series, 4.0mm. if breakage occurs, the device becomes non-functional and the defect could be observed through the camera/console system". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0825-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Stryker Corp.
Product
Stryker brand End Cutter Shaver Blade F-Series, 4.0 mm; Model Number -375-747-000, manufactured by Stryker Puerto Rico
Product code
HRX Arthroscope
Reason for recall
Potential breakage of the internal shaft of the End Cutter Shaver Blade; F-Series, 4.0mm. if breakage occurs, the device becomes non-functional and the defect could be observed through the camera/console system.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Stryker issued Urgent Product Recall letters dated November 12, 2009 to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected products and providing instructions on the recall. Customers were requested to return the product to Stryker. Stryker can be contacted concerning this recall at 408 754-2124.
Quantity in commerce
295 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution includes: Arizona, California, Colorado, Denver, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina.
Product codes and lots
Lot Number: 09203CE2