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FDA Devices recall · Reported October 2, 2013

Stryker Vision Mounting Arm, for use with other Stryker Endoscopy medical device products for human patients. Model number 0240-095-200, manufactured by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose The intended use of the Stryker Vision Mount is to hold and position an LCD monitor. The Stryker Vision Mounting Arm can be used with any Stryker flat panel display and is It is compatible with Stryker Carts (0240099001, 0240099011 or 0240099020). It is indicated for use in a surgical operating room environment and

When positioning the display located on top of the video cart, it is possible for the user to apply excessive force and push the display up and out of the mounting arm. This can r…

Recall #
Z-2271-2013
Affected scope
14271 units
Initiated
August 30, 2013
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Stryker Endoscopy recalled Stryker Vision Mounting Arm, for use with other Stryker Endoscopy medical device products… - a moderate-severity action.

Stryker Vision Mounting Arm, for use with other Stryker Endoscopy medical device products… was recalled by Stryker Endoscopy in October 2, 2013. Reason: When positioning the display located on top of the video cart, it is possible for the user to apply excessive…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2271-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Stryker Endoscopy issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-When positioning the display located on top of the video cart, it is possible for the user to apply excessive….

Moderate
severity level
14K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
October 2, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2271-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2271-2013) was formally reported on October 2, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 30, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Stryker Endoscopy is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of San Jose, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 14271 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: When positioning the display located on top of the video cart, it is possible for the user to apply excessive force and push the display up and out of the mounting arm. This can result in the display falling upon the us… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT,…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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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

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

14271 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Stryker Vision Mounting Arm, for use with other Stryker Endoscopy medical device products for human patients. Model number 0240-095-200, manufactured by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose The intended use of the Stryker Vision Mount is to hold and position an LCD monitor. The Stryker Vision Mounting Arm can be used with any Stryker flat panel display and is It is compatible with Stryker Carts (0240099001, 0240099011 or 0240099020). It is indicated for use in a surgical operating room environment and is exposed to environmental conditions associated with the storage and shipping of the product. It is not intended to enter the sterile field. The Stryker Vision Mount does not deliver to and/or extract from the patient any energy or material. It does not process any biological materials, as it is not intended to be sterilized by the user. The Stryker Vision Mount is only used to display surgical images and video and does not sustain or support life.

Reason for recall

When positioning the display located on top of the video cart, it is possible for the user to apply excessive force and push the display up and out of the mounting arm. This can result in the display falling upon the user/patient.

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-2271-2013
Date reported October 2, 2013
Date initiated August 30, 2013
Recalling firm Stryker Endoscopy
Firm location San Jose, CA
Affected scope 14271 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY …

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

Scale of Impact

14271 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

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

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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?
Stryker Vision Mounting Arm, for use with other Stryker Endoscopy medical device products for human patients. Model number 0240-095-200, manufactured by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose The intended use of the Stryker Vision Mount is to hold and position an LCD monitor. The Stryker Vision Mounting Arm can be used with any Stryker flat panel display and is It is compatible with Stryker Carts (0240099001, 0240099011 or 0240099020). It is indicated for use in a surgical operating room environment and is exposed to environmental conditions associated with the storage and shipping of the product. It is not intended to enter the sterile field. The Stryker Vision Mount does not deliver to and/or extract from the patient any energy or material. It does not process any biological materials, as it is not intended to be sterilized by the user. The Stryker Vision Mount is only used to display surgical images and video and does not sustain or support life.. Recalled by Stryker Endoscopy. Units affected: 14271 units.
Why was this product recalled?
When positioning the display located on top of the video cart, it is possible for the user to apply excessive force and push the display up and out of the mounting arm. This can result in the display falling upon the user/patient.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 2, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2271-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY and internationally to Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Argentina, Guam, Taiwan, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Philippines, Mexico, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Switzerland..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2271-2013) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported October 2, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.