Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Neptune¿ 2 Rover - ULTRA ~230V ~ 50 Hz 12A REF 0702-002-000 Recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation Due to Beginning May 24, 2011 Stryker Neptune 2 (N2)...

Date: May 24, 2011
Company: Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Status: Terminated
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 Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation directly.

Affected Products

Neptune¿ 2 Rover - ULTRA ~230V ~ 50 Hz 12A REF 0702-002-000, Rx Caution, consult accompanying documents Consult instructions for use, Max Vacuum; 21.0 in-Hg, 530 mm-Hg, The Neptune Waste Management System consists of a mobile rover unit used to suction and collect fluid waste, small debris and electrocautery smoke from a surgical site. Mobility allows the rover unit to be relocated to a waste disposal area where the rovers collection canisters can be emptied, via the docking station. Intended to be used in the Operating Room, Surgical Centers and Doctors Offices to collect and dispose of surgical fluid waste as well as collect smoke from electrocautery or laser devices.

Quantity: 154

Why Was This Recalled?

Beginning May 24, 2011 Stryker Neptune 2 (N2) Waste Management Systems castors were replaced with a new castor design because investigation found the old design had the potential for the casters to bind compromising the Rover's ability to roll. This can result in additional strain on the operator, due to multiple exposures resulting in back pain.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

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