ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported March 13, 2019

Stryker Sustainability Solutions (SSS) reprocessed Arthroscopic Shavers Arthroscopic shavers can be used to abrade, cut and excise tissue and bone; remove loose fragments; and, shave away debris in arthroscopic surgeries, as well as surgeries of the jaw and sinuses. Intended for use in orthopedic surgical procedures of the joints, jaw or sinuses where the cutting and removal of soft and hard tissue or bone is needed in patients requiring orthopedic surgery.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 13, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0973-2019.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Nationwide Distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico. OUS Israel and Canada..

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-0973-2019) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Affected lots of reprocessed arthroscopic shavers may display the incorrect catalog number and speed settings when connected to the generator, require manual mode for use on CORE …

Recall #: Z-0973-2019
Affected scope: 14,265 units
Initiated: July 27, 2018

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Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled Stryker Sustainability Solutions (SSS) reprocessed Arthroscopic Shavers Arthroscopic … - a moderate-severity action.

Stryker Sustainability Solutions (SSS) reprocessed Arthroscopic Shavers Arthroscopic … was recalled by Stryker Sustainability Solutions in March 13, 2019. Reason: Affected lots of reprocessed arthroscopic shavers may display the incorrect catalog number and speed settings…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0973-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

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The recall

Stryker Sustainability Solutions issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Affected lots of reprocessed arthroscopic shavers may display the incorrect catalog number and speed settings….

Moderate
severity level: 14K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: March 13, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0973-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0973-2019) was formally reported on March 13, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 27, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Stryker Sustainability Solutions is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Tempe, AZ. Federal records list the affected scope as 14,265 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Affected lots of reprocessed arthroscopic shavers may display the incorrect catalog number and speed settings when connected to the generator, require manual mode for use on CORE generators, or display an error message … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico. OUS Israel an…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

14,265 units

Related Recalls

0 from same agency

Product description

Stryker Sustainability Solutions (SSS) reprocessed Arthroscopic Shavers Arthroscopic shavers can be used to abrade, cut and excise tissue and bone; remove loose fragments; and, shave away debris in arthroscopic surgeries, as well as surgeries of the jaw and sinuses. Intended for use in orthopedic surgical procedures of the joints, jaw or sinuses where the cutting and removal of soft and hard tissue or bone is needed in patients requiring orthopedic surgery.

Reason for recall

Affected lots of reprocessed arthroscopic shavers may display the incorrect catalog number and speed settings when connected to the generator, require manual mode for use on CORE generators, or display an error message on Crossfire 1 and 2 generators which does not allow the device to be used.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0973-2019
Date reported	March 13, 2019
Date initiated	July 27, 2018
Recalling firm	Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Firm location	Tempe, AZ
Affected scope	14,265 units
Distribution	Nationwide Distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico. OUS Israel and Canada.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

14,265 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

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What to do with this recall

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 13, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0973-2019.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide Distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and Puerto Rico. OUS Israel and Canada..

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-0973-2019) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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