Neptune¿ 2 Rover — Class II medical device recall Z-0454-2013
Terminated recall by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation, reported 2012-12-12, distributed nationwide. Beginning May 24, 2011 Stryker Neptune 2 (N2) Waste Management Systems castors were replaced with a new castor
| Recall number | Z-0454-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation, Portage, MI, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2011-05-24 |
| Classified | 2012-12-03 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-12-12 |
| Terminated | 2014-05-28 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA, JP |
| Quantity | 5,865 |
| Lot numbers | 0733700353 |
| Model numbers | 0702-001-000 |
Product
Neptune¿ 2 Rover - ULTRA ~120V ~ 60 Hz 12A REF 0702-001-000, Rx, Caution, consult accompanying documents Consult instructions for use, Max Vacuum; 21.0 in-Hg, 530 mm-Hg, The Neptune Waste Management System consists of a mobile rover unit used to suction and collect fluid waste, small debris and electrocautery smoke from a surgical site. Mobility allows the rover unit to be relocated to a waste disposal area where the rovers collection canisters can be emptied, via the docking station. Intended to be used in the Operating Room, Surgical Centers and Doctors Offices to collect and dispose of surgical fluid waste as well as collect smoke from electrocautery or laser devices.
Reason for recall
Beginning May 24, 2011 Stryker Neptune 2 (N2) Waste Management Systems castors were replaced with a new castor design because investigation found the old design had the potential for the casters to bind compromising the Rover's ability to roll. This can result in additional strain on the operator, due to multiple exposures resulting in back pain.
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