—#121758

Product

Stryker Vision Mounting Arm, for use with other Stryker Endoscopy medical device products for human patients. Model number 0240-095-200, manufactured by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose The intended use of the Stryker Vision Mount is to hold and position an LCD monitor. The Stryker Vision Mounting Arm can be used with any Stryker flat panel display and is It is compatible with Stryker Carts (0240099001, 0240099011 or 0240099020). It is indicated for use in a surgical operating room environment and is exposed to environmental conditions associated with the storage and shipping of the product. It is not intended to enter the sterile field. The Stryker Vision Mount does not deliver to and/or extract from the patient any energy or material. It does not process any biological materials, as it is not intended to be sterilized by the user. The Stryker Vision Mount is only used to display surgical images and video and does not sustain or support life.

FDA product code: BZN — Cart, Emergency, Cardiopulmonary (Excluding Equipment)
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Anesthesiology
Affected lot / code info: Model number 0240-095-200, all serial numbers.

Why it was recalled

When positioning the display located on top of the video cart, it is possible for the user to apply excessive force and push the display up and out of the mounting arm. This can result in the display falling upon the user/patient.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Stryker Endiscopy sent an Urgent Device Correction letter dated August 30, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to inform individuals within their organization who needed to be aware of this Medical Device Field Correction, contact Stericycle at 1-877-546-0482 or email stryker4645@stericycle.com to schedule a time for Stericycle to perform the correction, or perform the correction themselves by requesting the materials and following the correction instructions included. Customers were also instructed to report all adverse events or product quality problems to Stryker Endoscopy at 1-800-624-4422, press 3 for Customer Service. --UPDATE-- On September 17, 2013, the recall was expanded to include additional customers who may have received the screw and washer included with the design change update. Notification was sent to these consignees on September 17, 2013. .

Recalling firm

Firm: Stryker Endoscopy
Address: 5900 Optical Ct, San Jose, California 95138-1400

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY and internationally to Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Argentina, Guam, Taiwan, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Philippines, Mexico, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Switzerland.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-08-30
Posted by FDA: 2013-09-24
Terminated: 2014-04-30
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #121758. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.