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Health product recall

DISPOSABLE PAPER FILTER FOR STERILIZATION CONTAINERS (2015-08-24)

Starting date:
August 24, 2015
Posting date:
September 29, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-55138

Recalled Products

A. DISPOSABLE PAPER FILTER FOR STERILIZATION CONTAINERS

Reason

Stryker has become aware that the inhomogeneity of the filter paper might potentially compromise the ability of the filter to maintain a sterile barrier during post-sterilization shelf-life.

Affected products

A. DISPOSABLE PAPER FILTER FOR STERILIZATION CONTAINERS

Lot or serial number
  • 29-10911
Model or catalog number
  • 29-10911
  • 29-10912
  • 29-10913
  • 29-10915
Companies
Manufacturer
Stryker Leibinger Gmbh & Co. Kg
Botzinger Strasse 41
Freiburg