FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#194430

Product

Triton Sponge System (Software), GAUS-3, Software Versions 4.6.5, 4.8.7, 4.9.6

FDA product code
FQAScale, Surgical Sponge
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
General Hospital
Affected lot / code info
UDI-DI (GTIN): 00859506006067; Systems running software versions 4.6.5, 4.8.7, 4.9.6

Why it was recalled

Gauss Surgical is updating the Instructions for Use (IFU) for our Triton Sponge System in order to clarify proper technique for handling sponges and the calibration placard.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Use error

Action the firm took

Gauss notified customers with a notification letter dated Dec 4, 2018. The letter informed customers that the IFU would be updated in order to clarify proper technique for handling sponges and the calibration placard. No action was required by the customer as the IFU updates were automatically accessible to the user through the iPad application and automatically moved to the newest revision.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-12-04
Terminated
2024-03-11
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #194430. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.