Stryker recalls QUIKFLAP cranium surgical kits with potential packaging compromise after 3 years. Affected units have specific part numbers; contact Stryker for details.
After a three year term, there is a potential for the external packaging (sterile barrier) to become compromised.
Stryker is recalling QUIKFLAP cranium surgical kits that may have compromised sterile packaging after three years. This could lead to infection risks if the packaging is no longer airtight.
The sterile packaging for these surgical kits may weaken over time, potentially allowing contaminants to enter. This could increase infection risk during surgery if the packaging is no longer airtight.
Surgical teams and hospitals using the QUIKFLAP cranium surgical kits with the listed part numbers. Patients undergoing cranium surgery are at risk if the packaging becomes compromised.
Check for part numbers listed: 1000167017, 1000167829, 1000171360, 1000172321, 1000173866, 1000175689, 1000178993, 1000187364, 1000198471, 1000198472, 1000202431, 1000205662, 1000215879, 1000217675, 1000226524, 1000233194, 1000238414, 1000259405.
Inspect the sterile barrier packaging for signs of damage or compromise.
The sterile packaging may weaken over time, potentially allowing contaminants to enter the surgical kit after three years.
Check for part numbers listed: 1000167017, 1000167829, 1000171360, 1000172321, 1000173866, 1000175689, 1000178993, 1000187364, 1000198471, 1000198472, 1000202431, 1000205662, 1000215879, 1000217675, 1000226524, 1000233194, 1000238414, 1000259405.
No immediate stop is required; check packaging integrity before use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Stryker to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2909-2018 — Stryker Stryker Hello, I own a Stryker that is covered by recall Z-2909-2018 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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