Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2016-02-04
Date Terminated2017-05-09
Product Quantity5,800 units total
Reason for Recall
During an evaluation of the product packaging, it was determined that there is a potential for the product to cause damage to the packaging, creating a possible breach in sterility.
Firm Action
Stryker sent URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS to Customers via Overnight service. Stryker Sales Representatives were notified via email.
1. Immediately review this Recall Notification.
2. Check all stock areas and/or operating room storage to determine how many
AccuPlace" Needle Guides are at your facility. Discontinue use of the
AccuPlace" Needle Guides.
3. Complete the enclosed Business Reply Form (BRF) to confirm receipt of this
notification and identify how many, if any, affected items are currently in your
inventory. Please complete and return the BRF even if you dont have any
affected product on hand.
Note: Your signature on the BRF indicates that you received and
understand this Notification and have followed the instructions in the
Notification.
4. If you have further distributed this product, please forward this letter and the
attached Business Reply Form (BRF) to all affected locations. Please
indicate each location on the BRF.
5. Fax the completed BRF to Stryker Instruments Regulatory Department at
866-521-2762, or scan and email a copy to
[email protected].
6. If the BRF for your facility indicates that recalled product is currently on
hand, a FedEx label will be emailed to you. This shipping label should be
used to return recalled product. Upon receipt of the recalled product, a credit will be issued to your account.
In addition, Stryker Instruments sent recall notifications directly to facilities that received recalled product(s) originally shipped by Inrad. Facilities that received products from both Stryker and Inrad will receive one recall notification. The Business Reply Form will be pre-filled to indicate specifically what recalled products were sent to each facility, including the quantity and Product Number(s).
Root Cause
Package design/selection
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI.
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.