Events

Recall of Device Recall Hytrel Toga

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    65321
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1499-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-05-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-06-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-04-14
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=118581
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Gown, surgical - Product Code FYA
  • Reason
    Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. the test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr.
  • Action
    Stryker sent an Urgent Urgent Recall noitifications letter dated May 7, 2013 via certified US mail and E-mail l to all affected customers, distributors and direct accounts. The letter identified the affected products, problem, risk to health, and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to check inventory, immediately quarantine any affected product, and open each package before discarding to prevent use. Customers were directed to fill out and return a Business Reply Form to Stericycle, Phone: 888-943-2396 Fax: 888-943-4192, Email: stryker5893@stericycle.com verifying directions and confirming recalled product was destroyed. For questions call 269-389-4354 or 269-389-4518.

Device

Device Recall Hytrel Toga
  • Model / Serial
    1006130, 1101034, 1006134, 1102133, 1007151, 1103208, 1007170, 1104297, 1009205, 1105360, 1010228, 1106476, 1010260, 1107569, 1011296, 1108676, 1012336, 11097861006141, 1012303, 1102110, 1104324, and 1108664.
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    USA Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Stryker Instruments 0400-820-100 T5 Zipper Toga || with Peel Away, Sterile, O; single use; || Product Usage: || Protection System and are intended to protect the patient, healthcare personnel and operating room personnel against contamination, exposure of infectious bodily fluids, and the transfer of microorganismsand particulate material.
  • Manufacturer
    Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

Manufacturer

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation, 4100 E Milham Ave, Portage MI 49002-9704
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Stryker
  • Source
    USFDA