The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0478-2016·Announced 2016-01-13

Stryker Fuhrman Pleural Drainage Set Recalled for Breakage During Insertion

Stryker is recalling 34 Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets because they broke off in the pleural cavity during patient insertion.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device that broke off inside a patient's body cavity, which constitutes a significant injury risk and aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling the Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Set. The recall involves 34 devices distributed in the United States to the states of Alaska, California, Wisconsin, Indiana, Florida, Oregon, New York, and North Carolina. The set consists of a pigtail catheter, access needle, dilator, wire guide, multipurpose tubing adapter, and three-way stopcock.

The recall was initiated due to complaints that the device broke off in the pleural cavity while being inserted into a patient. The affected devices are identified by Item Number G03974 and specific lot numbers including 295397U, 331621U, 374044U, 394431U, 406125U, 406131U, 410982U, 412655U, 415094U, 422060U, 519812U, 7718289U, and 838193U.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected devices and contact Stryker Sustainability Solutions for further instructions or a return.

The recalled product

Product
The Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Set The Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Set consists of pigtail catheter, access needle, dilator, and wire guide. The set also includes a multipurpose tubing adapter, and three-way stopcock.
Affected units
34

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states: