Recall Z-2524-2015— Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

Name: FDA recall Z-2524-2015
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2015-07-20

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation, initiated 2015-07-20, terminated 2016-11-07. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K132671. Product: Neptune 2 Waste Management System Docking Station (120V and 230V), New and Refurbished Product Usage: The Stryker Docking Station (Docker) is a component of the Neptune 2 Waste Management System. The Stryker Rover, another component of the system, is a mobile unit used to suction and collect fluid waste and surgical smoke from a surgical site in an operating room. After collection, the Docker is mated to the Rover and the emptying of fluid waste and cleaning of the canisters occurs automatically. The Actuator Assembly is a component located within the Docker which consists of the fluid coupling parts under a spring loaded cover. Intended Use: The Neptune 2 Waste Management System is intended to be used in the operating room, pathology, surgical centers, and doctor s offices to collect and dispose of surgical fluid waste as well as collect smoke generated from electrocautery or laser devices.. Reason: The Fluid Coupling Sleeve, a component within the Neptune Waste Management System Docker, may be out of specification. This can cut or dislodge the PTFE seal and cause a leak between the Rover and Docker couplers during docking or leaking from the Rover coupler after docking. The potential hazard is waste fluid and/or fresh water dispensed from the Neptune 2 Rover at the incorrect time..

Recalling firm: Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2015-07-20
Terminated: 2016-11-07
Firm location: Portage, MI, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K132671 — STRYKER NEPTUNE 2 WASTE MANAGMENT SYSTEMStryker Corporation·cleared 2013-12-20

K-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

Neptune 2 Waste Management System Docking Station (120V and 230V), New and Refurbished Product Usage: The Stryker Docking Station (Docker) is a component of the Neptune 2 Waste Management System. The Stryker Rover, another component of the system, is a mobile unit used to suction and collect fluid waste and surgical smoke from a surgical site in an operating room. After collection, the Docker is mated to the Rover and the emptying of fluid waste and cleaning of the canisters occurs automatically. The Actuator Assembly is a component located within the Docker which consists of the fluid coupling parts under a spring loaded cover. Intended Use: The Neptune 2 Waste Management System is intended to be used in the operating room, pathology, surgical centers, and doctor s offices to collect and dispose of surgical fluid waste as well as collect smoke generated from electrocautery or laser devices.

Reason for recall

The Fluid Coupling Sleeve, a component within the Neptune Waste Management System Docker, may be out of specification. This can cut or dislodge the PTFE seal and cause a leak between the Rover and Docker couplers during docking or leaking from the Rover coupler after docking. The potential hazard is waste fluid and/or fresh water dispensed from the Neptune 2 Rover at the incorrect time.

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