—#198228

Product

Triton Canister Software Catalog Number: GAUS-2. Intended adjunct in the estimation of blood loss.

FDA product code: PBZ — Image Processing Device For Estimation Of External Blood Loss
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General Hospital
510(k) numbers: K142801
Affected lot / code info: UDI-DI: 00859506006029 Software Version: 2.8.4

Why it was recalled

Triton Canister Software, Insert & Scanning Label may cause the Triton Canister System to output inaccurate blood loss estimates can lead to confusion and could potentially result in either delayed recognition or prolongation of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), or require more aggressive treatment for PPH.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Stryker issued Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to Risk Manager, OR Director, Materials Manager dated Jan 25, 2023. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Steps: 1. Immediately check your internal inventory to locate any affected Finished Goods Inserts and Scanning labels (FG 12010 and FG 12022). Quarantine and discontinue use of all affected products. 2. A Stryker representative will contact your facility to assist updating the Triton Canister software. 3. Return the enclosed Business Reply Form (BRF) even if you don t have any affected product on hand, via email to instruments.recalls@stryker.com. 4. If the BRF indicates that recalled product is currently on hand, a shipping label will be provided to return recalled product. Upon receipt of the recalled product, Stryker will arrange replacements. 5. Maintain awareness of this communication internally until all required actions have been completed within your facility. Contact: Sylvia Page | Stryker Instruments Recall Coordinator 269-501-8375 |Instruments.recalls@stryker.com

Recalling firm

Firm: Stryker Corporation
Address: 1941 Stryker Way, Portage, Michigan 49002-9711

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2023-01-25
Posted by FDA: 2023-02-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #198228. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.