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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1379-2016SOFTWARE DEFECT

SurgiCounter scanner, part of the SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System. Model numbers 0694-097-000 and 0694-097-001. Product Usage: T...

Units Affected
286
Recall Date
March 21, 2016
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Software Defect

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1379-2016.

The affected scanner does not correctly interact with the SC360 software. When docked pre/postoperatively, the affected SurgiCounter scanner may display an error message (code=2). Also, the SurgiCounter scanner software version number is not appropriately displayed in the SC360 application during installation.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1379-2016.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1379-2016.

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

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Stryker Instruments Div. Of Stryker Corporation Recall FAQ

Stryker Instruments Div. Of Stryker Corporation is the subject of a surgical devices safety report: SurgiCounter scanner, part of the SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System. Model numbers 0694-097-000 and 0694-097-001. Product Usage: T.... The notice was published on March 21, 2016 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 286 units are potentially affected.