Surgical Table Column Casing Revision B, Product #0788-200-001 Revision B; component of Stryker's VERTIER Surgical Table distributed by Stryker Communications, Flower Mound, TX 75028. The tables are AC-powered or air-powered devices intended for use during diagnostic examination or surgical procedures to support the patient.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued September 17, 2008).
- Company
- Stryker Communications Corp
- Recall Initiated
- May 1, 2008
- Posted
- September 17, 2008
- Terminated
- January 8, 2010
- Recall Number
- Z-2189-2008
- Quantity
- 10 units.
- Firm Location
- Flower Mound, TX
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Potential exists for energy chain, which is responsible for protecting hydraulic and electrical cables during up and down motion on VERTIER Surgical Table, to become lodged between column case sections resulting in possible reduction or lose of function to hand and/or foot controls or possible involuntary movement of the table.
Distribution
Nationwide distribution to the following states: CA, CO, TX and UT.
Lot / Code Info
Lot/Serial #:070119-24045; 070119-24043; 070202-25062; 070319-27231; 070319-27232; 070202-25058; 071026-39230; 071026-39232; 070216-25279; and 071019-38649.
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
Firm notified consignees via letter titled URGENT: Device Recall, dated 04/01/08. Consignees notified of issue and were told a company representative would visit the firm to perform the required maintenance. Contact Karen Smith-Mosley at 972-410-7310 if you have questions.