Recall Z-0369-2025

Stryker Corporation · initiated October 4, 2024

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Stryker Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil Non coated 70 mm Blade Push-Button - 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. Catalog Number: 0703-046-001

Codes / lots: GTIN: 07613327117196 Lot Numbers: 53867671 54409847 59053476 64855502 66494932

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

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

Stryker issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter on 10/04/24 via Fed'X to Risk Manager, Materials Manager, OR Director. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Immediately review your inventory to locate and quarantine any affected products at your facility. 2. Return the enclosed Business Reply Form (BRF), even if the affected product is no longer in inventory, to the email Instruments.Recalls@stryker.com. 3. Upon receipt of the completed BRF, Stryker will provide a shipping label to return recalled product on-hand. 4. A replacement will be provided upon receipt of the recalled product. 5. Maintain awareness of this communication internally and inform Stryker if any of the subject devices have been distributed to other organizations. If so, provide contact details so Stryker can inform the recipients accordingly. On behalf of Stryker, we thank you sincerely for your help and support in completing this action and regret any inconvenience that may be caused. We would like to reassure you that Stryker is committed to ensuring that only conforming devices, meeting our high internal quality standards and your expectations, remain on the market. If you have any questions about this matter, contact Stryker Instruments recall team directly by calling (269) 290-0524 or email at Instruments.Recalls@stryker.com. A Medical Device Recall Expansion notification letter dated 9/2/25 was sent to customers. Additional Lots A total of 47 lot numbers across two catalog numbers are listed below. Distribution dates in scope range from 03/29/2023 05/17/2024. Actions Needed 1. Immediately review your inventory to locate and quarantine any affected products at your facility. 2. Return a new copy of the enclosed Business Reply Form (BRF), even if the affected product is no longer in inventory, to the email Instruments.Recalls@stryker.com. 3. Upon receipt of the completed BRF, Stryker will provide a shipping label to return recalled product on-hand. 4. A re

Details

Recall number
Z-0369-2025
Initiated
October 4, 2024
Posted by FDA
November 13, 2024
Product code
GEI – Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories
Quantity
21,490 eaches
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Japan, Australia.
Recalling firm
Stryker Corporation, Portage, MI

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

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Z-0365-2025 Class IIStryker Neptune SafeAir Rocker-Switch Smoke Evacuation Pencil, Coated, 70mm - Designed…There is a potential for the product to activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or… 10/04/2024Open, Classified
Z-0366-2025 Class IIStryker Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil Coated Rocker-Switch, Bulk Non-Sterile -…There is a potential for the product to activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or… 10/04/2024Open, Classified
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Z-0368-2025 Class IIStryker Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil, Coated, 70mm Blade, Push Button Switch…There is a potential for the product to activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or… 10/04/2024Open, Classified
Z-0370-2025 Class IIStryker Neptune SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencil Coated Push-Button, Bulk Non-sterile -…There is a potential for the product to activate without manual input when plugged into a power source or… 10/04/2024Open, Classified