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Terminated

Stryker Scope Warmer, disposable. Endoscopic accessory composed of polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Sodium Acetate, Model Number 502-360-000, manufactured by Stryker Endoscopy, San Jose, CA.

FDA Recall Z-2622-2010 · Posted 2010-09-29

Recalling FirmStryker Endoscopy
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGCJ
Date Initiated2010-06-21
Date Terminated2010-12-16
Product Quantity191855 units

Reason for Recall

Outer packaging seals have inconsistencies that have resulted in compromised seals and may result in compromised sterility.

Firm Action

Stryker issued an Urgent Device Removal letter, dated June 21, 2010, to customers which identified the affected product, the sterility issue, and the actions to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to identify and quarantine any affected product in their inventory, and contact Stryker Customer Service at 800 624-4422 and request an RMA#. The RMA# is to be written on the outside of the package used to return products, using an enclosed pre-paid shipping label. All cusotmers are to complete and sign an enclosed "acknowledgement of receipt" and fax to (408) 754-8278. Stryker can be contacted at 800-624-4422.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: USA, Including the states of AK, AL, AR, CA, CO,CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NH, NV, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY, and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China,France, Germany, Iberia, India, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Polska, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, and United Kingdom.

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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