Stryker Communications Corp Surgical Table Headrest, Catalog/Part #0788-300-012, component of VERTIER Surgical Table. Distributed as part of the VERTIER Surgical Tables or individually by Stryker Communications, Flower Mound, TX 75028. The Vertier surgical table is intended for use in general surgery or diagnostic examinations to position a patient. The Vertier Surgical Table is an AC powered, general purpose, mobile surgical table with electro-hydraulically controlled movements which are part of a control feedback sys Recall
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Product
Surgical Table Headrest, Catalog/Part #0788-300-012, component of VERTIER Surgical Table. Distributed as part of the VERTIER Surgical Tables or individually by Stryker Communications, Flower Mound, TX 75028. The Vertier surgical table is intended for use in general surgery or diagnostic examinations to position a patient. The Vertier Surgical Table is an AC powered, general purpose, mobile surgical table with electro-hydraulically controlled movements which are part of a control feedback sys
Brand
Stryker Communications Corp
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All surgical tables with headrest, Catalog/Part #0788-300-012. No Lot numbers.
Products Sold
All surgical tables with headrest, Catalog/Part #0788-300-012. No Lot numbers.
Stryker Communications Corp is recalling Surgical Table Headrest, Catalog/Part #0788-300-012, component of VERTIER Surgical Table. Distribut due to Potential for health care provider/hospital staff member to sustain injury to fingers or hands when removing/handling the headrest component of the VE. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential for health care provider/hospital staff member to sustain injury to fingers or hands when removing/handling the headrest component of the VERTIER Surgical Table.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An "URGENT: Device Recall" letter dated May 11, 2009 was issued to consignees. Consignees were informed that Stryker service representatives will visit each location to affix a caution label identifying the pinch point on each headrest. Additionally, consignees will be provided with an updated surgical table user manual. Direct questions to Stryker Communications Corporation by calling 972-410-7100.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026