Z-0455-2013 Class II Terminated
FDA device recall Z-0455-2013 was initiated by Stryker Instruments Div. Of Stryker Corporation on May 24, 2011 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Beginning May 24, 2011 Stryker Neptune 2 (N2) Waste Management Systems castors were replaced with a new castor design because investigation found the old design had the potential for the casters to… The recall status is terminated (terminated May 28, 2014). Affected quantity: 154.
Recall details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- Dec 12, 2012
- Initiation Date
- May 24, 2011
- Termination Date
- May 28, 2014
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 154
Product description
Neptune¿ 2 Rover - ULTRA ~230V ~ 50 Hz 12A REF 0702-002-000, Rx Caution, consult accompanying documents Consult instructions for use, Max Vacuum; 21.0 in-Hg, 530 mm-Hg, The Neptune Waste Management System consists of a mobile rover unit used to suction and collect fluid waste, small debris and electrocautery smoke from a surgical site. Mobility allows the rover unit to be relocated to a waste disposal area where the rovers collection canisters can be emptied, via the docking station. Intended to be used in the Operating Room, Surgical Centers and Doctors Offices to collect and dispose of surgical fluid waste as well as collect smoke from electrocautery or laser devices.
Reason for recall
Beginning May 24, 2011 Stryker Neptune 2 (N2) Waste Management Systems castors were replaced with a new castor design because investigation found the old design had the potential for the casters to bind compromising the Rover's ability to roll. This can result in additional strain on the operator, due to multiple exposures resulting in back pain.
Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and Pacific countries, and the countries of EEMEA, Canada, Latin America, and Japan.
Code information
Part 0702-002-000 (230v) Lot 0733700353 through 1036100423
Source
- Dataset
- openFDA device recall enforcement reports
- FDA record
- This recall in openFDA (JSON)
- Enforcement Report
- Search FDA's Enforcement Report for Z-0455-2013
- openFDA file date
- Nov 10, 2026
- Loaded by RegDataLab
- Nov 11, 2026