The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1472-2025·Announced 2025-04-09

Otopore Cylinder Wound Dressing Recalled for Potential Sterility Seal Defect

Stryker Corporation recalls Otopore Cylinder outer ear wound dressing due to potential bubbles in blister seals that may breach the sterile barrier. Affected units were distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II sterility barrier defect on a wound dressing. The potential breach of sterile seals creates risk of contamination in open wounds, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score High.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Corporation is recalling Otopore Cylinder outer ear wound dressing (Firm Catalog Number 5400-020-000 and Forte Catalog Number 5400-020-000TL). The recall affects 182,344 total units distributed nationwide in the United States.

The product's blister seals function as the sterile barrier. The defect appears as bubbles in the seal area of the packaging. When a bubble is present, it indicates the sterility seal has been breached. A breached seal means the product cannot maintain its intended sterile condition before use.

This is a Class II medical device recall issued by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Otopore Cylinder outer ear wound dressing, Firm Catalog Number 5400-020-000 and Forte Catalog Number 5400-020-000TL
Manufacturer
Stryker Corporation
Hazard
  • sterility-seal-breach
  • packaging-defect
  • contamination-risk

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 (2)

  • 5400-020-000 UDI-DI: 07613327301670
  • 5400-020-000ITL UDI-DI: 07613327359466

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.