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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SurgiCount+ System Application, Software Version 2.0.17, Catalog Number 0694-002-090. Used for counting, displaying, recording and locating the number of RFID-tagged absorbent articles used during surgical procedures.

Reported: July 27, 2022 Initiated: June 15, 2022 #Z-1452-2022

Product Description

SurgiCount+ System Application, Software Version 2.0.17, Catalog Number 0694-002-090. Used for counting, displaying, recording and locating the number of RFID-tagged absorbent articles used during surgical procedures.

Reason for Recall

When scanning sponges out after a surgical procedure, an error may allow for a duplicate sponge to be counted without the prompt to make a case note and allowing the case to close. The software update will prevent the occurrence of this error.

Details

Units Affected
44 units
Distribution
The products were distributed to the following US states: KS and ME.
Location
Portage, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SurgiCount+ System Application, Software Version 2.0.17, Catalog Number 0694-002-090. Used for counting, displaying, recording and locating the number of RFID-tagged absorbent articles used during surgical procedures.. Recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation. Units affected: 44 units.
Why was this product recalled?
When scanning sponges out after a surgical procedure, an error may allow for a duplicate sponge to be counted without the prompt to make a case note and allowing the case to close. The software update will prevent the occurrence of this error.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 27, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1452-2022.