2.5MM Aggressive Blade Known as a Sinuscopic Shaver Blade, this device is composed of a metal cutter and plastic drive shaft that goes into a metal housing supported by a plastic hub. ENT Precision Cutter, Aggressive, ESSxlHUMMER 4, Rx Only It is used for ENT procedures and functions by means of rotation when adapted to a handpiece and console. Through the rotation, the necessary tissue is resected as required by the user. The blade housing has an etching line guide that starts with a straight line and along with a scale from 1cm to 7cm in 1cm increments that serves the doctor as a guide by indicating how far the device is being introduced into the surgical area.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    P/N 5290-628-000, Lot #13280CG2
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Reason for Recall:
Stryker Instruments is voluntarily recalling the single use 2.5MM Aggressive Blade because the line on the affected part (P/N 5290-928-000, Lot #13280CG2) was a straight line without a number scale or logo. The line required for this part number includes a number scale that goes from 1cm  7cm.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

2.5MM Aggressive Blade Known as a Sinuscopic Shaver Blade, this device is composed of a metal cutter and plastic drive shaft that goes into a metal housing supported by a plastic hub. ENT Precision Cutter, Aggressive, ESSxlHUMMER 4, Rx Only It is used for ENT procedures and functions by means of rotation when adapted to a handpiece and console. Through the rotation, the necessary tissue is resected as required by the user. The blade housing has an etching line guide that starts with a straight line and along with a scale from 1cm to 7cm in 1cm increments that serves the doctor as a guide by indicating how far the device is being introduced into the surgical area.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

P/N 5290-628-000, Lot #13280CG2

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, NV, CA, WA, TN, OR, SD, ID, IN, CO

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1247-2014

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