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Terminated

Stryker brand Cart with Isolation Transformer, Model Numbers: 240-099-001, 240-099-001K, 240-099-011, 240-099-011K, 240-099-020, 240-099-020K, 240-099-050, 240-099-072. 240-099-001, 240-099-001K, 240-099-011, 240-099-011K, 240-099-020, 240-099-020K, 240-099-050, 240-099-072, Product is manufactured and distributed by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose, CA The product is indicated for use in the carts include an isolation transfer and a power cord for connecting the transformer to an electrical outlet as means of providing power to the cart for the equipment it houses.

FDA Recall Z-0922-2011 · Posted 2011-01-19

Recalling FirmStryker Endoscopy
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGCJ
Date Initiated2010-04-16
Date Terminated2011-01-19
Product Quantity7371

Reason for Recall

The electrical cord power plug design may allow the prongs to develop a fracture inside or outside the plug, if the plug is misused.

Firm Action

Stryker Endoscopy sent an URGENT: Device Recall letter dated April 16, 2010, to Stryker Sales reps and all customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: Locate the affected units. Visually inspect each cord for damage. If the cord has bent or cracked prongs the unit should be taken out of service immediately. The customer was instructed to call a Regulatory Affairs Recall Representative at (408) 754-2738 for further instruction. If the cord did not show signs of damage, it could remain in service. An acknowledgement form was included to document confirmation of receipt of the letter. Upon completion of the power cord inspection, customers were to sign the acknowledgement form indicating that all of their units were inspected. Customers were asked to mail the form to Stryker Endoscopy or fax to (408) 754-8378 or scan the card and email to [email protected]. For questions regarding this recall call the Stryker RA/QA Department at (408) 754-2738 or (800) 435-0220, Reference RA 2010-034.

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, MY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY and the countries of Canada, Chile, China, India, Korea, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan and Latin America.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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