The Stryker InterPulse system is a single patient use, sterile, disposable, pulsed lavage device. The system consists of an irrigation handpiece, irrigation tubing, irrigation tips, suction tips, suction tubing, and splash shields. The components of the InterPulse Irrigation System are used for wound debridement, soft tissue debridement and cleansing of medical, clinical and surgical sites. This includes cleansing of bone in surgical procedures, hydrodebridement of chronic wounds, debridement of loose skin from burns and cleansing of trauma wounds.
FDA Recall Z-0949-2011 · Posted 2011-01-25
Recalling FirmStryker Instruments Division of Stryker Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFQH
Date Initiated2010-10-04
Date Terminated2011-06-06
Product Quantity954
Reason for Recall
There is potential for a breach in sterility in the blister packaging. This can lead to the use of non-sterile product which, if contaminated, could lead to a patient infection.
Firm Action
Stryker sent a Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated October 8, 2010, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to destroy and dispose of all affected product and to complete the business reply form and return to Stryker to receive replacement interpulse products at no charge.
For questions regarding this recall call (269) 323-7700.
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (including all 50 states) and the countries of Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.