FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#132241

Product

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.

FDA product code
LWHCounter, Sponge, Surgical
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
General Hospital
510(k) numbers
K060076
Affected lot / code info
Part number: SC-0014 All lots at time of notice 6/16/2013

Why it was recalled

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

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

On 6/16/2013, Improvements to the SurgiCounter" charging base notifications were emailed to the affected users with instructions for requesting a replacement product. The notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, and instructions for responding to the notification. For questions, call the Support team any time at (877) 520-2300 option 1, or support@scmd.com.

Recalling firm

Firm
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Address
4100 E Milham Ave, Portage, Michigan 49002-9704

Distribution

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.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-06-16
Posted by FDA
2015-01-15
Terminated
2015-08-20
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #132241. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.