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Recall of Device Recall Stryker PainPump ExFen, 2.5 in. dual site antimicrobial silver ExFen catheter

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
    52452
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1786-2009
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-06-16
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-08-19
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-10-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=83291
  • 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
    Pump, infusion - Product Code FRN
  • Reason
    The catheter may break when removed from the body, or the catheter may have kinks or be occluded such that the patient will not receive the intended quantity of medication.
  • Action
    Stryker Instruments issued a recall letter dated June 16, 2009 and instructed Consignees to cease using and destroy the product and to return a business reply form for credit via fax to Stryker Instruments Regulatory Department, 1-866-521-2762. For further questions, contact Stryker Instruments at 1-800-800-4236 extension 3808.

Device

Device Recall Stryker PainPump ExFen, 2.5 in. dual site antimicrobial silver ExFen catheter
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 2008062602 through 2008062602.
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- Including the United States, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan.
  • Product Description
    Stryker PainPump ExFen, 2.5 in. dual site antimicrobial silver ExFen catheter, sterile, Stryker Instruments, Kalamazoo, MI; REF 0555-202-000.
  • 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., Kalamazoo MI 49001
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Stryker
  • Source
    USFDA