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Z-2360-2010

Poly Stim II Nerve Stimulator 8 inch for use with Stryker Pain Pump, REF 550-100, Rx, Sterile, Distributed...

Stryker Corp. / initiated 2010-02-01 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation began a recall of Poly Stim II Nerve Stimulator 8 inch for use with Stryker Pain Pump, REF 550-100, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI on . The reason FDA records is "Device may malfunction and lead to ineffective stimulation, which could delay finding the nerve and the effects of the nerve block". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2360-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Stryker Corp.
Product
Poly Stim II Nerve Stimulator 8 inch for use with Stryker Pain Pump, REF 550-100, Rx, Sterile, Distributed by: Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI.
Product code
BXN Stimulator, Nerve, Battery-Powered
Reason for recall
Device may malfunction and lead to ineffective stimulation, which could delay finding the nerve and the effects of the nerve block.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process control
Action
Stryker Instruments issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letter to consignee risk managers, directors and material managers on February 2, 2010, identifying the affected devices and product issues. The consignees were instructed to: 1) Forward the recall notice and reply form to all affected locations. 2) Review all inventory and quarantine affected product. 3) Destroy all affected product using attached instructions. 4) Complete and return the Business Reply Form to the firm by fax. Stryker Instruments can be contacted at 1-9800-800-4236 ext 4354
Quantity in commerce
18,826 all products
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution: United States, including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, and UT.
Product codes and lots
0507702223, 0524301373 and 0603705603.