Stryker recalls SurgiCount+ software version 2.1.8 and 2.20 that may miscount sponges during surgery due to scanning multiple sponges from the same pack type.
Potential for current software to miscount when scanning in multiple sponge-products from the same unique sponge-pack type
Stryker is recalling SurgiCount+ software versions 2.1.8 and 2.20 that may miscount sponges when scanning multiple items from the same sponge pack type. This could lead to incorrect counts during surgical procedures, potentially causing sponges to be left inside patients.
The software may miscount sponges when scanning multiple items from the same sponge pack type. This could lead to incorrect counts during surgery, potentially causing sponges to be left inside patients. However, the risk is low because miscounts are unlikely to happen frequently.
Surgical teams using Stryker's SurgiCount+ software versions 2.1.8 and 2.20 for counting sponges during procedures. The risk is low as miscounts are unlikely to cause immediate harm.
Check for software versions 2.1.8 or 2.20 on the SurgiCount+ application. The product code is 0694-002-090 and GTIN is 07613327543094.
Update to the latest software version to fix the counting issue.
No, the software may miscount sponges but this is unlikely to cause immediate harm. The risk is low.
Check for software versions 2.1.8 or 2.20 on the SurgiCount+ application. The product code is 0694-002-090 and GTIN is 07613327543094.
Update to the latest software version to fix the counting issue.
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Subject: Recall Z-2463-2023 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2463-2023 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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