Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-0986-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 16, 2013

Date Posted: January 21, 2015

Recall Number: Z-0986-2015

Event ID: 70093

Reason for Recall:

Faulty SurgiCounter Charging Cradle can prevent the scanner from charging or downloading information after a procedure.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 3625

Code Information:

Part number: SC-0014 All lots at time of notice 6/16/2013

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.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated