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FDA Device recall Z-2134-2012

RF Cannula, 100 mm,Curved 5 MM, 20 G, REF 0406-630-115 RX only, Disposable ( 10/pk) Product Usage: The Stryker RF Cannulae, in combination…

On 2012-08-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of RF Cannula, 100 mm,Curved 5 MM, 20 G, REF 0406-630-115 RX only, Disposable ( 10/pk) Product Usage: The Stryker RF Cannulae, in combination… by Stryker Instruments Div, citing stryker has received 6 complaints that the 5mm needle was placed in 10 mm package and 10 mm needle was placed in the 5 mm package. If the clinician does not recognize that the act….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2134-2012
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-07-17
Published2012-08-08
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyStryker Instruments Div
DistributionUS

Product

RF Cannula, 100 mm,Curved 5 MM, 20 G, REF 0406-630-115 RX only, Disposable ( 10/pk) Product Usage: The Stryker RF Cannulae, in combination with the Stryker RF Generator/Multi- Gen and electrodes, are intended for coagulation of soft tissue in orthopedic, arthroscopic, spinal, and neurosurgical applications.

Reason

Stryker has received 6 complaints that the 5mm needle was placed in 10 mm package and 10 mm needle was placed in the 5 mm package. If the clinician does not recognize that the active tip on the cannula is 10 mm instead of 5mm and the cannula is used in a cervical procedure there is a potential for a thermal skin lesion due to a larger lesion creation. If the 10 mm active tip cannula, as opposed

Identifiers

code_infoREF 0406-630-115, lot 1000035056

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2134-2012%22

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