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Stryker Endoscopy: Crossfire Console, model number 475-000-000, Manufactured by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose Medical device indicated for use in orthopedic and arthroscopic procedures for the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, wrist and hip. The system provides abrasion, resection, debridement, and removal of bone and soft tissue through its shaver blade and ablation and coagulation of soft tissue, as well as hemostasis of blood vessels through its electrosurgical probe. Examples of use include resection, ablation and coagulation of torn knee cartilage, subacromial decompression and resection of synovial tissue in other joints. The probe is contraindicated for use in procedures where a nonconductive irrigant is used or with patients having cardiac pacemakers or other electronic implants.

Recall number
Z-2193-2010
Recalling firm
Stryker Endoscopy
Product
Crossfire Console, model number 475-000-000, Manufactured by Stryker Endoscopy San Jose Medical device indicated for use in orthopedic and arthroscopic procedures for the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, wrist and hip. The system provides abrasion, resection, debridement, and removal of bone and soft tissue through its shaver blade and ablation and coagulation of soft tissue, as well as hemostasis of blood vessels through its electrosurgical probe. Examples of use include resection, ablation and coagulation of torn knee cartilage, subacromial decompression and resection of synovial tissue in other joints. The probe is contraindicated for use in procedures where a nonconductive irrigant is used or with patients having cardiac pacemakers or other electronic implants.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-06-28
Posted
2010-08-09
Terminated
2011-03-21
Reason
RF energy or powered shaver handpieces may continue to operate when not intended when used with the iSwitch Wireless Foot switch.
Root cause
Software design
Action
Stryker Endoscopy sent an "Urgent: Device Correction" letter dated June 28, 2010, via FedEX Mailer to US customers. A letter dated July 9, 2010, was sent to International sites.The letter describes the product, problem, and action to be taken by customers. The Customers were instructed to follow the included instructions and use the USB dongle to install the correction and to complete and sign the enclosed "acknowledgement of receipt" form,upon completion of the software correction, and fax to (480) 754-8378 or scan in and email to crossfireconsole@stryker.com. The firm noted that-It is important to send the self addressed confirmation forms back to Stryker RAQA. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact us by phone at 1-800-624-4422 or via email at crossfireconsole@stryker.com.
Quantity
989 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including Australia, France, Germany, Greece, South Africa, Iberia, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, UK, Switzerland, Canada, China, Japan and the EMEA.
Lot, serial or model codes
Model number 475-000-000, manufactured between June 2009 and April 2010. All serial numbers are affected.
510(k) numbers
["K071859"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GEI
Firm FEI
2936485
Firm city
San Jose
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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