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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Stryker Instruments 0400-720-000S5 T5 Pullover Toga w/Peel Away, Sterile, EO; single use. Product Usage: Protection System and are intended to protect the patient, healthcare personnel and operating room personnel against contamination, exposure of infectious bodily fluids, and the transfer of microorganismsand particulate material.

Reported: June 12, 2013 Initiated: May 23, 2013 #Z-1491-2013

Product Description

Stryker Instruments 0400-720-000S5 T5 Pullover Toga w/Peel Away, Sterile, EO; single use. Product Usage: Protection System and are intended to protect the patient, healthcare personnel and operating room personnel against contamination, exposure of infectious bodily fluids, and the transfer of microorganismsand particulate material.

Reason for Recall

Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr

Details

Units Affected
1,980 units (198 boxes)
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution
Location
Portage, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Stryker Instruments 0400-720-000S5 T5 Pullover Toga w/Peel Away, Sterile, EO; single use. Product Usage: Protection System and are intended to protect the patient, healthcare personnel and operating room personnel against contamination, exposure of infectious bodily fluids, and the transfer of microorganismsand particulate material.. Recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation. Units affected: 1,980 units (198 boxes).
Why was this product recalled?
Based on an accelerated aging test for this product packaging, there is an indicator of potential for a breach in the sterile barrier in the header bag and potentially the blue sterilization wrap for togas within the second and third year of shelf life. The test method used involved high heat to accelerate the aging of the packaging. Stryker is conducting additional testing and assessing this pr
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 12, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1491-2013.