Medical Device Recall: Stryker Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil Coated Push-Button, Bulk Non-sterile - Designed for general electrosurgical applications including cutting and coagulation and for removing smoke genera
Stryker Corporation · October 4, 2024
Reason for Recall
There is a potential for the product to activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or remain active after buttons are released. Unintentional activation of the device may result in localized burns to the patient or physician from electrical currents carried through conductive objects or fluids. Medical/surgical intervention may be needed to correct these injuries
Product Description
Stryker Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil Coated Push-Button, Bulk Non-sterile - Designed for general electrosurgical applications including cutting and coagulation and for removing smoke generated by electrosurgery when used in conjunction with an effective smoke evacuation system. The pencil enables the operator to remotely conduct an electrosurgical current from the output connector of an electrosurgical unit to the operative site for the desired surgical effect. Catalog Number: 0703-046-002
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Japan, Australia.
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
403,730 eaches
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-0370-2025
Status: ongoing
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