The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2062-2015·Announced 2015-07-22

Stryker Woundcare Replacement Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach

Stryker is recalling Woundcare Replacement Kits used for wound debridement due to a potential sterility breach in the packaging.

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: The recall involves a potential sterility breach in a medical device used for wound care, which presents a risk of harm (infection) even though no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation is recalling specific Woundcare Replacement Kits, including models with soft, fan, and retract coax tips. These accessories are used with the Stryker InterPulse Irrigation System for wound debridement, soft tissue debridement, and cleansing of medical, clinical, or surgical sites.

The recall is being conducted because of a potential sterility breach in the packaging. The affected units were distributed nationwide, including in Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using the affected kits and contact Stryker for further instructions on returns or replacements.

The recalled product

Product
0210-312-000-Woundcare Replacement kit with soft tip; 0210-318-000; Woundcare Replacement with fan tip; 0210-318-100- Woundcare Replacement Kit; 0210-318-200-Woundcare Replacement with retract coax tip. Accessory to Stryker InterPulse Irrigation System, used for wound debridemen

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 (18)

  • 0210-312-000: 12138012
  • 12203012
  • 12229012
  • 12256012
  • 12293012
  • 12314012
  • 12338012
  • 13086012
  • 13140012
  • 13192012
  • 0210-318-000: 14140012
  • 14258012
  • 0210-318-100: 12294012
  • 13051012
  • 0210-318-200: 12143012
  • 13066012
  • 14037012
  • 14112012

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 16 states specifically:

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