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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-2134-2012

RF Cannula, 100 mm,Curved 5 MM, 20 G, REF 0406-630-115 RX only, Disposable ( 10/pk) Product Usage: The Stryker RF Cannulae, in combination with the Stryker RF Generator/Multi- Gen and electrodes, are intended for coagulation of soft tissue in orthopedic, arthroscopic, spinal, and neurosurgical applications.

Published August 8, 2012 · Recall initiated: July 17, 2012

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Stryker has received 6 complaints that the 5mm needle was placed in 10 mm package and 10 mm needle was placed in the 5 mm package. If the clinician does not recognize that the active tip on the cannula is 10 mm instead of 5mm and the cannula is used in a cervical procedure there is a potential for a thermal skin lesion due to a larger lesion creation. If the 10 mm active tip cannula, as opposed

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Recall details

Manufacturer
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Distributor
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of England, France, Netherlands, and Switzerland.
Lot
REF 0406-630-115, lot 1000035056
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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