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Event 62346

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
June 19, 2012
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
Stryker Endoscopy

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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Stryker brand Arthroscope and Hardware Set Tray (sterilization tray); Model/Part Number: 233-032-116; Product is manufactured and distributed by Stryker Endoscopy, San Jose, CA The Arthroscope and Hardware Set Tray is used to hold and protect surgical devices during the sterilization process. Specifically this tray is used for arthroscopes and arthroscopic hardware devices. The tray consists of an interlocking tray and lid which are perforated to allow for the passage of sterilizing agent from outside the tray to the inside of the tray where the devices are held.

Z-1961-2012
Recall number
Z-1961-2012
Initiated
June 19, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
Stryker Endoscopy
Quantity
6388 units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
The gravity steam, Ethylene Oxide (EO) and STERRAD 100S sterilization methods are being removed from the "Instructions for Use"; due to the firm's evaluation that identified original validation was not done at worst case conditions.

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Reason for recall

The gravity steam, Ethylene Oxide (EO) and STERRAD 100S sterilization methods are being removed from the "Instructions for Use"; due to the firm's evaluation that identified original validation was not done at worst case conditions.

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Distribution pattern

Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide)

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