[Recalled] Stryker Instruments 0400-770-000 T4 Toga, Pullover, Ex-Large Sterile, EO; single use; Product Usage: Protection System and are intended to protect the patient, healthcare personnel and operating room personnel against conta
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Stryker Instruments 0400-770-000 T4 Toga, Pullover, Ex-Large Sterile, EO; single use; Product Usage: Protection System and are intended to protect the patient, healthcare personnel and operating room personnel against contamination, exposure of infectious bodily fluids, and the transfer of mic |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1494-2013 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 23 May 2013 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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