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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1544-2014STERILITY ISSUE

12-Instrument Sterilization Tray; Product Usage: The 12-Instrument Tray is used to hold and protect surgical instruments during the s...

Units Affected
2,591
Recall Date
April 16, 2014
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1544-2014.

Gravity sterilization parameters provided in the 12 Instrument Sterilization reprocessing guide did not fully consider all worst-case scenarios during validation testing.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1544-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1544-2014.

Stryker Endoscopy

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Stryker Endoscopy Recall FAQ

Stryker Endoscopy is the subject of a surgical devices safety report: 12-Instrument Sterilization Tray; Product Usage: The 12-Instrument Tray is used to hold and protect surgical instruments during the s.... The notice was published on April 16, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 2,591 units are potentially affected.