Class 2 Device Recall Stryker Neptune 1 and Neptune 2 Waste Management Systems

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 16, 2013
• Date Posted: September 17, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on November 08, 2013
• Recall Number: Z-2212-2013
• Recall Event ID: 66176
• Product Classification: Apparatus, suction, ward use, portable, ac-powered - Product Code JCX
• Product: Zeppessis' reprocessed single-use manifolds (filters) for the Stryker Neptune 1 and Neptune 2 Waste Management Systems: The Neptune Waste management system is intended to be used in the Operating Room, Surgical Centers and Doctor's Offices to collect and dispose of surgical fluid waste as well as collect smoke generated from electrocautory or laser devices. ***The single-port manifold for the Stryker Neptune 1 (part # 700-015-000) can be used with the: Neptune 1 Gold Rover or the Neptune Bronze Rover as an accessory to Class 2 Air-handling apparatus for a surgical operating room (Sec. 878.5070); or with the Neptune 1 Silver Rover as an accessory to Class 2 Powered suction pump. ***four-port manifold for the Stryker Neptune 1 (part # 700-020-000) can be used with the: Neptune 1 Gold Rover or the Neptune Bronze Rover as an accessory to Class 2 Air-handling apparatus for a surgical operating room (Sec. 878.5070); or with the Neptune 1 Silver Rover as an accessory to Class 2 Powered suction pump. ***single-port manifold for the Stryker Neptune 2 (part # 702-025-000) can be used with the Neptune 2 Rover Ultra as an accessory to Class 2 Powered suction pump. ***four-port manifold for the Stryker Neptune 2 (part # 702-020-000) can be used with the Neptune 2 Rover Ultra as an accessory to Class 2 Powered suction pump.
• Code Information: -Single-port manifold for the Stryker Neptune 1 (part # 700-015-000); -Four-port manifold for the Stryker Neptune 1 (part # 700-020-000); -Single-port manifold for the Stryker Neptune 2 (part # 702-025-000); -Four-port manifold for the Stryker Neptune 2 (part # 702-020-000).
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Zeppessis Reprocessing, LLC; 121 E 38th St Ste 101; Garden City ID 83714-6495
• For Additional Information Contact: Mr. Vern Williams; 208-559-7064
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Zeppessis' reprocessed single-use manifolds (filters) for the Stryker Neptune 1 and Neptune 2 Waste Management Systems are recalled due to lacking 510K and and without a validated cleaning protocol for reprocessing the used manifolds.
• FDA Determined Cause: Reprocessing Controls
• Action: Zeppessis Reprocessing, LLC sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated September 4, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers are advised to stop using the Zeppessis reprocessed single-use manifolds (filters) for the Stryker Neptune 1 and Neptune 2 Waste Management Systems immediately and instructed to destroy the products in a proper manner. Customers should fill out the Customer Response form and fax or email it back to Zeppessis. For any questions about this recall, please call Zeppessis Reprocessing, LLC at 208-559-7064.
• Quantity in Commerce: undetermined the distributed amounts
• Distribution: Distributed in the states of California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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