Events

Recall of SwitchPoint Infinity (SPI) Control System

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
    55477
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1644-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-04-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-05-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-01-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=90974
  • 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
    General & Plastic Surgery Laparoscope - Product Code GCJ
  • Reason
    Installation records are incomplete.
  • Action
    An Urgent: Medical Device Product Correction customer notification letter, dated 4/15/2010, has been sent out to all affected accounts via regular mail in the form of a certified, return request receipt letter. Accounts will receive a follow-up phone call from a Stryker Representative to schedule a re-inspection of equipment to see if it mets established critical specifications or not. The firm recommends that customers continue using all Stryker Communications products listed in the notice. Questions can be directed to Katie Blackwell at 972-410-7660 or via email at StrykerCommunicationsRA@stryker.com.

Device

SwitchPoint Infinity (SPI) Control System
  • Model / Serial
    Product installed Between January 1, 2008 and August 31, 2009.
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    SwitchPoint Infinity (SPI) Control System. Catalog Numbers: 067000220, 067000230, 067000231, 067000232, & 067000233. || Used for direct control of room equipment, audio/video equipment, and indirect control of surgical equipment in the operating room.
  • 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