Stryker SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device, 14G, 10CM Product Usage: The Stryker SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device is used in obtaining biopsy samples from soft tissues such as liver, breast, kidney, prostate, spleen, lymph nodes, and various soft tissue tumors. For breast biopsy this product is for diagnosis onlynot therapeutic use.. These devices are sterile, single use devices.
FDA Recall Z-2102-2015 · Posted 2015-07-18
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Recalling FirmStryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKNW
Date Initiated2015-06-02
Date Terminated2015-09-03
Product Quantity55 units
Reason for Recall
Stryker Instruments is recalling the Stryker SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device due to the potential for for the stylet to eject from the SelectCore device during actuation.
Firm Action
Stryker distributed Customer Notification Letters via Fed Ex overnight to be delivered on 06/10/2015. Customers are asked to Immediately review this Recall Notification.
2. Immediately check all stock areas and/or operating room storage and quarantine any affected product found.
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 do not 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 this 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 (866-521-2762) or email ([email protected]) the completed Business Reply Forms; and return the recalled SelectCore devices(s) to Stryker.
Root Cause
Employee error
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: TX, NJ and MS.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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