The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0629-2016·Announced 2016-01-20

Stryker Tourniquet Cuffs Recalled for Mislabeling Port Configuration

Stryker is recalling 450 reprocessed tourniquet cuffs because they were mislabeled regarding their port configuration.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text describes a labeling error without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling 450 units of reprocessed Stryker Color Cuff and Color Cuff II Adult Tourniquet Cuffs. The devices are indicated for use in patients who require surgery of the extremities.

The recall was initiated because the devices were mislabeled. Specifically, some cuffs were labeled as single port when they contained dual ports, and vice versa. The affected model numbers are 5921-218-135, 5921-044-135, 5921-034-135, 5921-034-235, and 5921-024-236.

The devices were distributed nationwide, including in Alaska, Nevada, Vermont, Florida, California, Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Oregon, Kentucky, and Massachusetts. Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact Stryker for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Reprocessed Stryker Color Cuff and Color Cuff II Adult Tourniquet Cuffs Model Numbers: 5921-218-135, 5921-044-135, 5921-034-135, 5921-034-235, 5921-024-236 Indicated for use in patients who require surgery of the extremities.
Affected units
450

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 4002152 Model #5921-044-135 Lot #3759409 Model #5921-024-236 Lot #3822485

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 15 states specifically: