Stryker recalls disposable tourniquets that may detach during use, causing bleeding, stroke, or death. Affected models include 5921-018-135 and others. Stop using immediately if you have these items.
Tourniquet cuff flange may become detached from the bladder. If leak occurs during the procedure, there may be risk of hemorrhage, resulting in blood loss greater than expected. Other serious risks include cerebral hypotension and cardiovascular collapse and arrest, risking stroke or death. Specific to IVRA, patient toxicity may also occur due to rapid systemic absorption of anesthetics.
Stryker is recalling disposable tourniquets that could detach during use, potentially causing severe bleeding, stroke, or death. This risk is specific to certain medical procedures like IVRA (intravenous regional anesthesia).
The tourniquet cuff may detach from the bladder during use, leading to leaks. This can cause uncontrolled bleeding, stroke, or death if it happens during medical procedures like IVRA. Rapid absorption of anesthetics may also cause toxicity.
Healthcare professionals and patients using the recalled tourniquets for procedures like IVRA. Those with the specific model numbers listed are most at risk.
Check for model numbers 5921-018-135, 5921-018-235, or 5921-024-235 on the packaging. These tourniquets were sold with GTINs 07613154599257, 07613154599295, or 07613154599370.
If you have the recalled tourniquets, stop using them right away to prevent potential bleeding or serious injury.
The affected models include 5921-018-135, 5921-018-235, and 5921-024-235 with GTINs 07613154599257, 07613154599295, and 07613154599370.
The tourniquet cuff may detach during use, causing leaks that could lead to uncontrolled bleeding, stroke, or death, especially during IVRA procedures.
The recall record does not specify a return process or remedy, so you should stop using it immediately and contact Stryker for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2277-2025 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2277-2025 from Stryker. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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