The SurgiCounter Charging Cradle Product Usage: SurgiCounter Charging… — Class II medical device recall Z-0986-2015
Terminated recall by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation, reported 2015-01-21, distributed nationwide. Faulty SurgiCounter Charging Cradle can prevent the scanner from charging or downloading information after a p
| Recall number | Z-0986-2015 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2013-06-16 |
| Classified | 2015-01-15 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-01-21 |
| Terminated | 2015-08-20 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 3,625 |
| Model numbers | SC-0014 |
Product
The SurgiCounter Charging Cradle Product Usage: SurgiCounter Charging Cradles are designed to be used with the SurgiCounter and are part of the SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System. The SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System is indicated for use in counting and recording the number of Safety-Sponge surgical sponges, laparotomy sponges, and towels used during surgical procedures.
Reason for recall
Faulty SurgiCounter Charging Cradle can prevent the scanner from charging or downloading information after a procedure.
Machine access
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