Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation: Medical Device Recalls in 2015

According to to data from the FDA, there were 23 medical device recalls made by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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• Navigation System II-Cart, 7700-100-000 with Articulated Arm Camera, 7700-103-001 and Articulated Arm Camera, 7700-103-001U Product Usage: The Navigation System II-Cart is intended to be used as a platform for computer assisted surgery as part of the Stryker Navigation System. The intended use of the complete Stryker Navigation System is defined by the Stryker application modules.
• 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.
• EliteCore Full Core Biopsy Device. EliteCore 18G, 20cm with and without HiLiter tip, 15 cm with and without HiLiter tip, and 10 cm with and without HiLiter tip.
• 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.
• System 6 Aseptic Housing. The Stryker System 6 Aseptic Housings provide a sterile enclosure for the Stryker Non-sterile Battery. Accessory for powered orthopedic surgical instrument.
• 1/8 in. Double Trocar with Wound Drain Curved Trocar with Wound Drain/Double Trocar with Wound Drain: The curved trocar wound drain has a curved metal trocar attached to one end of the flexible wound drain tube. There is also a polymeric trocar guard that provides protection from the sharp end of the trocar during handling. The double trocar wound drain has metal trocars on either side of the flexible wound drain tube. These are also equipped with trocar guards.
• Flyte Togas are components of the Stryker Flyte System and are intended to be worn over any Stryker Flyte Helmet. This toga provides Level 1 and 4 protection according to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Liquid Barrier Performance and Classification System (PB70:2012).
• 1/4 in. Trocar with Single Drain Curved Trocar with Wound Drain/Double Trocar with Wound Drain: The curved trocar wound drain has a curved metal trocar attached to one end of the flexible wound drain tube. There is also a polymeric trocar guard that provides protection from the sharp end of the trocar during handling. The double trocar wound drain has metal trocars on either side of the flexible wound drain tube. These are also equipped with trocar guards.
• 1/4 in. Curved Trocar with Wound Drain Curved Trocar with Wound Drain/Double Trocar with Wound Drain: The curved trocar wound drain has a curved metal trocar attached to one end of the flexible wound drain tube. There is also a polymeric trocar guard that provides protection from the sharp end of the trocar during handling. The double trocar wound drain has metal trocars on either side of the flexible wound drain tube. These are also equipped with trocar guards.
• 1/8 in. Trocar with Single Drain Curved Trocar with Wound Drain/Double Trocar with Wound Drain: The curved trocar wound drain has a curved metal trocar attached to one end of the flexible wound drain tube. There is also a polymeric trocar guard that provides protection from the sharp end of the trocar during handling. The double trocar wound drain has metal trocars on either side of the flexible wound drain tube. These are also equipped with trocar guards.
• 1/4 in. Double Trocar with Wound Drain Curved Trocar with Wound Drain/Double Trocar with Wound Drain: The curved trocar wound drain has a curved metal trocar attached to one end of the flexible wound drain tube. There is also a polymeric trocar guard that provides protection from the sharp end of the trocar during handling. The double trocar wound drain has metal trocars on either side of the flexible wound drain tube. These are also equipped with trocar guards.
• 1/4 in. Round Drain with Trocar Curved Trocar with Wound Drain/Double Trocar with Wound Drain: The curved trocar wound drain has a curved metal trocar attached to one end of the flexible wound drain tube. There is also a polymeric trocar guard that provides protection from the sharp end of the trocar during handling. The double trocar wound drain has metal trocars on either side of the flexible wound drain tube. These are also equipped with trocar guards.
• 0702-001-350Q, Diverter Valve Assembly 0702-001-000, Neptune 2 Rover Ultra (120V) 0702-001-000R, Repair Neptune 2 Rover 0702-002-000, Neptune 2 Rover Ultra (230V) 0702-002-000ES, Neptune 2 Rover (230V) Spanish 0702-002-000FI, Neptune 2 Ultra Rover (230V) Finnish 0702-002-000IT, Neptune 2 Rover (230V) Italian 0702-002-000R, Repair Neptune 2 Rover Ultra (230V) Product Usage: The Neptune 2 Waste Management System is intended to be used in the operating room, pathology, surgical centers, and doctor s offices to collect and dispose of surgical fluid waste as well as collect smoke generated from electro cautery or laser devices. Contraindication: connection of the Neptune 2 Waste Management System directly to chest tubes or other closed wound drains. The Stryker Neptune 2 Rover is a mobile unit used to suction, collect fluid waste, and evacuate surgical smoke from a surgical site during operation. Fluid waste is removed from the surgical site through suction tubing connected to inlet ports of disposable manifolds installed in the rover. The Diverter Valve Assembly consists of two diverter valves with three hoses, one inlet and two outlets. The sole purpose of the Diverter Valve Assembly is to direct/divert water from the fresh water inlet to either the large canister or small canister via the pre-fill tank.
• Cournand Modified 2-PC 19G, 5.4cm or (Guidewire Introducer Needle) 20 units per case The Stryker Guidewire Introducer Needles are designed for the percutaneous puncture of the anterior/posterior wall of a blood vessel. This provides an entry for a guidewire, vessel dilator, sheath, and catheter introduction.
• Universal Charger Product Usage: The Stryker Universal Battery Charger is designed to be used in conjunction with and provide power to non-sterile and sterile batteries. The Stryker Universal Battery Charger is a four station, modular battery charger intended to charge Stryker handpiece battery packs only. The battery charger has the optional functionality to track device usage data. Usage data is accumulated by Stryker and reports are able to be provided to the customer. For powered surgical instruments.
• 1/8 in. Curved Trocar with Wound Drain Curved Trocar with Wound Drain/Double Trocar with Wound Drain: The curved trocar wound drain has a curved metal trocar attached to one end of the flexible wound drain tube. There is also a polymeric trocar guard that provides protection from the sharp end of the trocar during handling. The double trocar wound drain has metal trocars on either side of the flexible wound drain tube. These are also equipped with trocar guards.
• Neptune 2 Waste Management System Docking Station (120V and 230V), New and Refurbished Product Usage: The Stryker Docking Station (Docker) is a component of the Neptune 2 Waste Management System. The Stryker Rover, another component of the system, is a mobile unit used to suction and collect fluid waste and surgical smoke from a surgical site in an operating room. After collection, the Docker is mated to the Rover and the emptying of fluid waste and cleaning of the canisters occurs automatically. The Actuator Assembly is a component located within the Docker which consists of the fluid coupling parts under a spring loaded cover. Intended Use: The Neptune 2 Waste Management System is intended to be used in the operating room, pathology, surgical centers, and doctor s offices to collect and dispose of surgical fluid waste as well as collect smoke generated from electrocautery or laser devices.
• 0210-312-000-Woundcare Replacement kit with soft tip; 0210-318-000; Woundcare Replacement with fan tip; 0210-318-100- Woundcare Replacement Kit; 0210-318-200-Woundcare Replacement with retract coax tip. Accessory to Stryker InterPulse Irrigation System, used for wound debridement, soft tissue debridement, and cleansing of medical, clinical, or surgical sites.
• 3/16 in. Double Trocar with Wound Drain Curved Trocar with Wound Drain/Double Trocar with Wound Drain: The curved trocar wound drain has a curved metal trocar attached to one end of the flexible wound drain tube. There is also a polymeric trocar guard that provides protection from the sharp end of the trocar during handling. The double trocar wound drain has metal trocars on either side of the flexible wound drain tube. These are also equipped with trocar guards.
• 3/16 in. Round Drain with Trocar Curved Trocar with Wound Drain/Double Trocar with Wound Drain: The curved trocar wound drain has a curved metal trocar attached to one end of the flexible wound drain tube. There is also a polymeric trocar guard that provides protection from the sharp end of the trocar during handling. The double trocar wound drain has metal trocars on either side of the flexible wound drain tube. These are also equipped with trocar guards.
• 3/16 in. Trocar with Single Drain Curved Trocar with Wound Drain/Double Trocar with Wound Drain: The curved trocar wound drain has a curved metal trocar attached to one end of the flexible wound drain tube. There is also a polymeric trocar guard that provides protection from the sharp end of the trocar during handling. The double trocar wound drain has metal trocars on either side of the flexible wound drain tube. These are also equipped with trocar guards.
• Ambulating Bulb Ambulating Bulb: The Ambulating Bulb comprises four main components: the suction reservoir, the PVC tubing, the slide clamp and the female connector. The rigid polycarbonate female connector is used to connect the ambulating bulb to the CBCII evacuator tube in order to collect wound drainage.
• 3/16 in. Curved Trocar with Wound Drain Curved Trocar with Wound Drain/Double Trocar with Wound Drain: The curved trocar wound drain has a curved metal trocar attached to one end of the flexible wound drain tube. There is also a polymeric trocar guard that provides protection from the sharp end of the trocar during handling. The double trocar wound drain has metal trocars on either side of the flexible wound drain tube. These are also equipped with trocar guards.