Events

Recall of Device Recall LED Surgical Light

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

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
    76633
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1699-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-02-28
  • Event Date Posted
    2017-03-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-01-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=153708
  • 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
    Light, surgical, ceiling mounted - Product Code FSY
  • Reason
    The potential hazard that can arise for the combination of the missing screws and the overloading by the end user is insufficient mount force that causes the equipment to fall.
  • Action
    Stryker sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated March 3, 2017 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Distributors will notify customers via tracked Customer Notification Letter. A method of written communication will include a confirmation of delivery. For questions contact Stryker Technical Support at 800-243-5135 or comm.techservices@stryker.com

Device

Device Recall LED Surgical Light
  • Model / Serial
    "Serial Numbers:  100000000098399 100000000099187 100000000099193 100000000093937 100000000094391 100000000093936 100000000087555 100000000091032 100000000093938 100000000093928 100000000093939 100000000098397 100000000092672 100000000093927 100000000106675 100000000106685 100000000109560 100000000109569 100000000109570 100000000086360 100000000089194 100000000091766 100000000091778 100000000098401 100000000099325 100000000103228 100000000090520 100000000102434 100000000102439 100000000103111 100000000088303 100000000089467 100000000094993 100000000095927 100000000101580 100000000092699 100000000101590 100000000101591 100000000103686 100000000109291 100000000097048 100000000112633 100000000087549 100000000094982 100000000091762 100000000112607 100000000112609 100000000091531 100000000106681 100000000106682 100000000106684 100000000106159 100000000091728 100000000103271 100000000090522 100000000099356 100000000089970 100000000090530
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution - United States Nationwide - Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Japan, Netherlands and Puerto Rico
  • Product Description
    The Stryker Visum¿ LED Surgical Lighting system is intended to illuminate the operative site during surgical procedures with high intensity light. Affected part numbers are 0682001432 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, 9P/FP), 0682001286 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, 5P/FP), 0682001298 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, 5P), 0682001299 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, 5P/5P), 0682001300 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, FP/5P/5P), 0682001433 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, 9P), 0682001434 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, 9P/5P), 0682001435 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, FP/9P/5P) || Product Usage: || The Stryker Visum LED Surgical Lighting system is intended to illuminate the operative site during surgical procedures with high intensity light
  • Manufacturer
    Stryker Communications

Manufacturer

Stryker Communications
  • Manufacturer Address
    Stryker Communications, 1410 Lakeside Pkwy Ste 100, Flower Mound TX 75028-4026
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Stryker
  • Source
    USFDA