—#126854

Product

12-Instrument Sterilization Tray; Product Usage: The 12-Instrument Tray is used to hold and protect surgical instruments during the sterilization process. Specifically, this tray is used for the Conquest Manual Instrument line. The tray consists of an interlocking tray and lid which are perforated to allow for the passage of sterilizing agent from outside the tray to the inside of the tray where the devices are held. The tray features silicon device holders that secure devices during the sterilization process.

FDA product code: GEI — Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
510(k) numbers: K935237
Affected lot / code info: Model number: 0242000012; Lot/serial numbers: 021464-2, 39824-1-1, 4014, 643893-1-4, 27419, 42901-1-1, 35728-2-1, 48639-1-8, 021464-3, 40288-1-1, 43020, 43893-1-6, 27701, 43104-1-1, 36175-1-1, 48956-1-1, 23027, 40629-3-,1, 43622, 43893-1-7, 29129, 43270-1-1, 36421-1-1, 48956-1-1A, 23398, 40721-1-1, 50476, 43893-1-8, 29670, 43523-1-1, 36424-1-1, 51304-1-1, 23542, 41231-4-1, 54990, 43893-1-9, 30250, 43523-1-1A, 37251-1-1, 51304-1-1A, 23846, 41478-1-1, 7J1, 48639-1-2, 30919, 43674-1-1, 37392-1-1, 52123-1-1, 24073, 41745-1-1, 123, 48639-1-3, 3218., 43893-1-1, 37794-1-1, 52956-1-1, 24511, 42086-1-1, 28646-1-1, 48639-1-4, 33226, 43893-1-10, 38867-1-1, 54346-1-1, 26445, 42306-1-1, 29005-1-1, 48639-1-5, 33961, 43893-1-1, 1SS15327, 26843, 42526-1-1, 30384-1-1, 48639-1-7, 35933, 43893-1-12, 37991, 36610, 43893-1-13, 39219, 43893-1-2, 43893-1-14.

Why it was recalled

Gravity sterilization parameters provided in the 12 Instrument Sterilization reprocessing guide did not fully consider all worst-case scenarios during validation testing.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Reprocessing Controls

Action the firm took

Stryker sent an Urgent Device Corrections letters dated April 18, 2014 to all US customers via certified mail. Stryker Sales representative and Stryker international distributors were notified with the letter and response card by e-mail. International sites are responsible for notifying customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem, potential hazards and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and sign the enclosed Acknowledgement of Receipt form and scan and e-mail to endorecall@stryker.com. For questions call 1-800-624-4422 option 3 or via email at endorecall@stryker.com.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-04-16
Posted by FDA: 2014-05-02
Terminated: 2014-08-18
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #126854. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.