Z-2484-2018 Class II Terminated
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- July 25, 2018
- Initiation Date
- May 8, 2018
- Termination Date
- July 29, 2019
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 180 units
Product Description
Reprocessed HARMONIC Ace¿ +7, 5mm Diameter Shears with Advanced Hemostasis (HARH), Item Number HARH36 Product Usage: The Reprocessed HARMONIC ACE¿+7, 5 mm Diameter Shears with Advanced Hemostasis are indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers and steel scalpels in general, plastic, pediatric, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, exposure to orthopedic structures (such as spine and joint space), sealing and transection of lymphatic vessels, and other open and endoscopic procedures. The instruments allow for the coagulation of vessels up to and including 7 mm in diameter, using the Advanced Hemostasis hand controls button.
Reason for Recall
Stryker Sustainability Solutions has received an increase in reports indicating that the affected Reprocessed HARH36 devices may display an error code (No Instrument Uses Remaining) upon initial connection to the generator. When this error code is present, the device is not able to be used.
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of PA, FL, MD, MA, CA, NY, NC, TX, MT, AL, LA, TN
Code Information
Lot number 7656512