—#98484

Product

Inflow/Outflow Cannula; Qty: 1; distributed by Stryker Endoscopy, 5900 Optical Court, San Jose, CA 95138 The inflow/outflow cannula is intended as a general purpose, concomitant suction and irrigation device for use in endoscopic surgeries. It will be used by orthopedic surgeons in arthroscopic knee and shoulder procedures as well as used in conjunction with the Stryker Flow Control Arthroscopy pump and with all 502-477-xxx scopes. The design included dual scope sheaths made of metal that offer two important features. First, it will separate the inflow irrigation to the operative site from the outflow irrigation out of the operative site. Second, the cannula will have a dual stopcock design that will separately control the inflow and outflow irrigation ports.

FDA product code: HRX — Arthroscope
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K944210
Affected lot / code info: Part number 747-031-650

Why it was recalled

Insufficient cleaning instruction were included for the Inflow/outflow Cannula in the user manual.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The firm, Stryker, issued an "URGENT: DEVICE CORRECTION" memo dated March 8, 2011 to all customers. The memo described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to discard any old Instructions for Use (1000-400-816 rev. A or B) for their Inflow/Outflow Cannual; download the new IFU (1000-400-816 rev. C) from the URL link: http://stryker.com/InflowOutflowCannual; ensure they follow the new cleaning instructions provided in the IFU and complete and return the enclosed "acknowledgement of receipt" form and fax to (408) 754-8378 or scan in and email to cannula@stryker.com. Stryker stated in the memo that "It is important to send the self addressed confirmation forms back to Stryker RAQA". If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact us by phone at 1-800-624-4422 or via email at cannula@stryker.com.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, ALASKA, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY; and countries of: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-03-07
Posted by FDA: 2011-04-08
Terminated: 2011-10-04
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #98484. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.