Stryker Sustainability Solutions: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0478-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

The Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Set The Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Set consists of pigtail catheter, access needle, dilator, and wire guide. The set also includes a multipurpose tubing adapter, and three-way stopcock.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: November 17, 2015

Date Posted: January 13, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0478-2016

Event ID: 72715

Reason for Recall:

Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling the Fuhrman Pleural & Pneumopericardial Drainage Set due to receiving complaints that it broke off in the pleural cavity while inserting the device into the patient.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 34 devices

Code Information:

Item Number G03974 Lot Number 295397U 331621U 374044U 394431U 406125U 406131U 410982U 412655U 415094U 422060U 519812U 7718289U 838193U

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution in the states of: AK, CA, WI, IN, FL, OR, NY, and NC.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated