The SurgiCounter Charging Cradle Product Usage: SurgiCounter Charging Cradles are designed to be used with the SurgiCounter and are part of the SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System. The SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System is indicated for use in counting and recording the number of Safety-Sponge surgical sponges, laparotomy sponges, and towels used during surgical procedures.
FDA Recall Z-0986-2015 · Posted 2015-01-15
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Recalling FirmStryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLWH
Date Initiated2013-06-16
Date Terminated2015-08-20
Product Quantity3625
Reason for Recall
Faulty SurgiCounter Charging Cradle can prevent the scanner from charging or downloading information after a procedure.
Firm Action
On 6/16/2013, Improvements to the SurgiCounter" charging base notifications were emailed to the affected users with instructions for requesting a replacement product. The notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, and instructions for responding to the notification. For questions, call the Support team any time at (877) 520-2300 option 1, or [email protected].
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
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.
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