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Medical device recalls 2012

Formula Shaver Handpiece — Class II medical device recall Z-1866-2012

Terminated recall by Stryker Endoscopy, reported 2012-07-04, distributed nationwide. Stryker Endoscopy determined that there may not have been adequate determination of required routine checks to

Recall numberZ-1866-2012
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmStryker Endoscopy, San Jose, CA, United States
Recall initiated2012-05-21
Classified2012-06-25
Reported by FDA2012-07-04
Terminated2012-09-20
DistributedNationwide (US)
Countries outside the USCN, GB
Quantity34 devices
Serial numbers12B037204, 12B037214, 12B037224, 12B037234, 12B040594, 12B040604, 12B040614, 12B040624, 12B040634, 12B040644, 12B040654, 12B040664, 12B040684, 12B041374, 12B046934, 12B046964, 12B046974, 12B046994, 12B047004, 12B047014, 12B047024, 12B047034, 12B047054, 12B047064, 12B047074 and 9 more

Product

Formula Shaver Handpiece (with buttons); Formula 180 Shaver Handpiece (with button) Rx only, Made USA.: Stryker Endoscopy 5900 Optical Court San Jose, CA 95138 Components within the Crossfire System that provided abrasion, resection, debridement and removal of bone and soft tissue through the Formula Shaver and blade, and the ablation and coagulation of soft tissue, as well as hemostasis of blood vessels through its SERFAS Energy electrosurgical probe.

Reason for recall

Stryker Endoscopy determined that there may not have been adequate determination of required routine checks to ensure accuracy and fitness for use of specific serial numbers of Formula and 180 Shaver Hand Control.

Machine access

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