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ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported April 5, 2023

Color Cuff Single Port, Single Bladder 30 (Royal Blue) Quick Connect, REF: 5921-030-135; Color Cuff Dual Port, Single Bladder 30 (Royal Blue) Quick Connect, REF: 5921-030-235; Color Cuff Single Port, Single Bladder 34 (Purple), Quick Connect, REF: 5921-034-135; Color Cuff Dual Port, Single Bladder 34 (Purple), Quick Connect, REF: 5921-034-235; Color Cuff Single Port, Single Bladder 18 (Red), Quick Connect, REF: 5921-218-135; Color Cuff Dual Port, Single

Increased incidence of disposable tourniquet cuffs "not able to achieve desired pressure" and "not holding pressure" due to 1) Cuff fabric tearing during use, and 2) Pinched or un…

Recall #
Z-1315-2023
Affected scope
127,894
Initiated
March 1, 2023
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Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled Color Cuff Single Port, Single Bladder 30 (Royal Blue) Quick Connect, REF: 5921-030-135;… - a moderate-severity action.

Color Cuff Single Port, Single Bladder 30 (Royal Blue) Quick Connect, REF: 5921-030-135;… was recalled by Stryker Sustainability Solutions in April 5, 2023. Reason: Increased incidence of disposable tourniquet cuffs "not able to achieve desired pressure" and "not holding pr…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1315-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Stryker Sustainability Solutions issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Increased incidence of disposable tourniquet cuffs "not able to achieve desired pressure" and "not holding pr….

Moderate
severity level
128K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
April 5, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1315-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1315-2023) was formally reported on April 5, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 1, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Stryker Sustainability Solutions is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Tempe, AZ. Federal records list the affected scope as 127,894, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Increased incidence of disposable tourniquet cuffs "not able to achieve desired pressure" and "not holding pressure" due to 1) Cuff fabric tearing during use, and 2) Pinched or unseated O-ring at the connection between … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US: WI, MD, NY, PA, WA, CO, GA, FL, OH, NC, TX, NJ, OR, MT, CA, RI, SC, NE, MI, LA, OK, SD, AL, VA, MS, WV, AZ, KY, IL, AR, ME, ND, MO, KS, HI, NH, AK, TN, IA, MN, IN, NV, MA, ID, DE, NM, WY, DC, VT, CT. 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, 3 from FDA Devices - 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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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.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

127,894

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Color Cuff Single Port, Single Bladder 30 (Royal Blue) Quick Connect, REF: 5921-030-135; Color Cuff Dual Port, Single Bladder 30 (Royal Blue) Quick Connect, REF: 5921-030-235; Color Cuff Single Port, Single Bladder 34 (Purple), Quick Connect, REF: 5921-034-135; Color Cuff Dual Port, Single Bladder 34 (Purple), Quick Connect, REF: 5921-034-235; Color Cuff Single Port, Single Bladder 18 (Red), Quick Connect, REF: 5921-218-135; Color Cuff Dual Port, Single Bladder 18 (Red), Quick Connect, REF: 5921-218-235;

Reason for recall

Increased incidence of disposable tourniquet cuffs "not able to achieve desired pressure" and "not holding pressure" due to 1) Cuff fabric tearing during use, and 2) Pinched or unseated O-ring at the connection between the cuff, disposable fill line, and/or cuff hosing, which may lead to loss of vascular occlusion, which may lead to operative site blood loss, hemorrhage, or other complications.

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 Ongoing
Recall number Z-1315-2023
Date reported April 5, 2023
Date initiated March 1, 2023
Recalling firm Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Firm location Tempe, AZ
Affected scope 127,894
Distribution US: WI, MD, NY, PA, WA, CO, GA, FL, OH, NC, TX, NJ, OR, MT, CA, RI, SC, NE, MI, LA, OK, SD, AL, VA, MS, WV, AZ, KY, IL, AR, ME, ND, MO, KS, HI, NH, AK, TN, IA, MN, IN, NV, MA, ID, DE, NM, WY, DC, VT, CT

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

Scale of Impact

127,894 units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-1315-2023) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Color Cuff Single Port, Single Bladder 30 (Royal Blue) Quick Connect, REF: 5921-030-135; Color Cuff Dual Port, Single Bladder 30 (Royal Blue) Quick Connect, REF: 5921-030-235; Color Cuff Single Port, Single Bladder 34 (Purple), Quick Connect, REF: 5921-034-135; Color Cuff Dual Port, Single Bladder 34 (Purple), Quick Connect, REF: 5921-034-235; Color Cuff Single Port, Single Bladder 18 (Red), Quick Connect, REF: 5921-218-135; Color Cuff Dual Port, Single Bladder 18 (Red), Quick Connect, REF: 5921-218-235;. Recalled by Stryker Sustainability Solutions. Units affected: 127,894.
Why was this product recalled?
Increased incidence of disposable tourniquet cuffs "not able to achieve desired pressure" and "not holding pressure" due to 1) Cuff fabric tearing during use, and 2) Pinched or unseated O-ring at the connection between the cuff, disposable fill line, and/or cuff hosing, which may lead to loss of vascular occlusion, which may lead to operative site blood loss, hemorrhage, or other complications.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 5, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1315-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US: WI, MD, NY, PA, WA, CO, GA, FL, OH, NC, TX, NJ, OR, MT, CA, RI, SC, NE, MI, LA, OK, SD, AL, VA, MS, WV, AZ, KY, IL, AR, ME, ND, MO, KS, HI, NH, AK, TN, IA, MN, IN, NV, MA, ID, DE, NM, WY, DC, VT, CT.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1315-2023) 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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