ModerateClass IITerminated

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

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 2, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2271-2013.

Q: 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..

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.

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 recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. 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.

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

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Massive (≥1M units) -

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What to do with this recall

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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 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..

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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