FDA Device

VERTIER Surgical Table, Catalog #0788-100-000 (Standard table); distributed by Stryker Communications, Flower Mound, TX. Is an AC powered, general purpose, mobile surgical table with electro-hydraulically controlled movements which are part of a control feedback system.

Hazard

Hydraulic lines responsible for tilting the surgical table have the potential to be severed when articulating table to its lowest position, possibly resulting in the unexpected and rapid movement of the table.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Urgent: Device Recall letters were sent to consignees on 07/02/08 via FedEx with return receipt. Consignees were asked to discontinue use of the tables until a Stryker representative has come to the facility and updated the table. The firm has identified and validated replacement parts that prevent this occurrence.

Products

VERTIER Surgical Table, Catalog #0788-100-000 (Standard table); distributed by Stryker Communications, Flower Mound, TX. Is an AC powered, general purpose, mobile surgical table with electro-hydrauli
Brand
Stryker Communications Corp
UPC
All lot codes/serial numbers.

Units Affected

52 units.