Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

1688 Camera Control Unit (CCU) Recalled by Stryker Corporation Due to A software defect in the camera control unit...

Date: January 14, 2022
Company: Stryker Corporation
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Stryker Corporation directly.

Affected Products

1688 Camera Control Unit (CCU), Catalog number:1688010000. Used in general laparoscopy, nasopharyngoscopy, ear endoscopy, sinuscopy, and plastic surgery wherever a laparoscope/endoscope/arthroscope/sinuscope is used.

Quantity: 11,955

Why Was This Recalled?

A software defect in the camera control unit (CCU) will cause the image on the monitor to flip upside-down into an incorrect orientation. The potential of harms are conversion to open procedure, additional medical intervention, or a revision surgery.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Corporation has 108 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report