Recall Z-0524-03 ยท FYD Apparatus, Exhaust, Surgical
Stryker Instruments, Instruments Div.
Stryker brand Neptune waste management system; model 711-27-1.
| Date | Feb 1, 2003 (initiated Dec 3, 2002) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Cap may be cracked and fail, exposing O.R. staff to patient blood, and cause an unexpected loud noise in the O.R. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | Each account was contacted by phone, beginning on December 3, 2002 and advised to refrain from using the units until repairs could be performed. A recall notification letter dated December 6, 2002 was sent to each account informing them of the recall and of plans for repairs. |
| Quantity | 370 |
| Distribution | United States |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |