Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1344-2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Corporation |
| Report date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Quantity | 1707 units (packs of 10) |
| Location | Portage, MI, United States |
Official product description
Stryker Color Cuff Non-Sterile Disposable Tourniquet Cuff -NS DISP 18X4,1BLA,2PRT QUICK Catalog number: 5921-218-235NS Indicated for use in surgical procedures that require the temporary occlusion of blood flow in a patient s extremities
Why the product was recalled
Not able to achieve desired pressure and not holding pressure result from two different causes which have been reported to occur during initial set-up of the cuff onto the patient, may lead to operative site blood loss, hemorrhage or, in exceedingly rare situations, other major complications
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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