Z-1097-2020 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation — Portage, MI

FDA device recall Z-1097-2020 was initiated by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation on January 13, 2020 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Hairline fractures in a component could allow electrical current to arc out of the device, resulting in a burn to the patient and/or user. The recall status is terminated (terminated August 10, 2021). Affected quantity: 15150.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
February 12, 2020
Initiation Date
January 13, 2020
Termination Date
August 10, 2021
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
15150

Product Description

SafeAir Telescopic Smoke Evacuation Pencil, Product No. 0703 046 004. The product is a Bovie pencil that is 75 inches long compressed, with a telescoping shaft. UDI GTIN 37613327466332

Reason for Recall

Hairline fractures in a component could allow electrical current to arc out of the device, resulting in a burn to the patient and/or user.

Distribution Pattern

Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Netherlands and Australia.

Code Information

1921032