Events

Recall of OPHIT Optical DVI Extension Module

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

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
    49368
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-2467-2008
  • Event Initiated Date
    2008-04-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2008-09-29
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-01-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=73216
  • 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
    Laparoscope - Product Code GCJ
  • Reason
    Product at times experiences intermittent signal loss due to electromagnetic interference.
  • Action
    Firm sent notification letters to consignees on 4/1/2008. The letter informed the customers. The firm plans to replace the affected product. Contact Stryker at !-972-410-7100 for assistance.

Device

OPHIT Optical DVI Extension Module
  • Model / Serial
    All lots produced between 1/5/2006 and 12/15/2007.
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide
  • Product Description
    OPHIT Optical Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Extender, Part number 0100224051, a component of the Switchpoint Infinity 1, Switchpoint Infinity 2, and Switchpoint Element. The OPHIT Optical Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Extender is a converter and transmitter for copper and fiber optic DVI signals.
  • Manufacturer
    Stryker Communications Corp

Manufacturer

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