Recall Z-0368-2025— Stryker Corporation
Class II · Ongoing
Class II FDA medical device recall by Stryker Corporation, initiated 2024-10-04. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K143145. Product: Stryker Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil, Coated, 70mm Blade, Push Button Switch - Designed for general electrosurgical applications including cutting and coagulation and for removing smoke generated by electrosurgery when used in conjunction with an effective smoke evacuation system. Catalog Number: 0703-046-000. Reason: There is a potential for the product to activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released. Unintentional activation of the device may result in localized burns to the patient or physician from electrical currents carried through conductive objects or fluids. Medical/surgical intervention may be needed to correct these injuries.
- Recalling firm
- Stryker Corporation
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Initiated
- 2024-10-04
- Firm location
- Portage, MI, United States
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's recordK-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.
Product description
Stryker Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil, Coated, 70mm Blade, Push Button Switch - Designed for general electrosurgical applications including cutting and coagulation and for removing smoke generated by electrosurgery when used in conjunction with an effective smoke evacuation system. Catalog Number: 0703-046-000
Reason for recall
There is a potential for the product to activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released. Unintentional activation of the device may result in localized burns to the patient or physician from electrical currents carried through conductive objects or fluids. Medical/surgical intervention may be needed to correct these injuries
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