Stryker Sustainability Solutions, Inc. The Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand is considered a soft tissue ablators. Soft tissue ablators are radiofrequency (RF) surgical tools designed for removal and dissection of tissue in arthroscopic surgeries. A generator or controller serves as the power unit. Soft tissue ablators are available in a wide range of sizes and angles; some models include thermal or suction functions. The outer box of the Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand is labeled in part: "***ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Lakel Recall
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The Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand is considered a soft tissue ablators. Soft tissue ablators are radiofrequency (RF) surgical tools designed for removal and dissection of tissue in arthroscopic surgeries. A generator or controller serves as the power unit. Soft tissue ablators are available in a wide range of sizes and angles; some models include thermal or suction functions. The outer box of the Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand is labeled in part: "***ASCENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS Lakel
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Stryker Sustainability Solutions, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model # 225301 Lot #s: 674201 & 674290 Expiration dates: 04/2012
Products Sold
Model # 225301 Lot #s: 674201 & 674290 Expiration dates: 04/2012
Stryker Sustainability Solutions, Inc. is recalling The Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand is considered a soft tissue ablators. Soft tissue ablators a due to On 06/09/2009, Stryker Sustain ability Solutions, formerly Ascent Healthcare Solutions, recalled lots 674201 & 674290 of their Reprocessed Mitek Arthr. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
On 06/09/2009, Stryker Sustain ability Solutions, formerly Ascent Healthcare Solutions, recalled lots 674201 & 674290 of their Reprocessed Mitek Arthroscopic Wand due to the lots not being tested in accordance with the functional test requirement during the time frame of 04/14/09 to 05/25/09.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Ascent Healthcare Solutions notified their customers by presenting a letter dated June 1, 2009 from an Ascent Representative. The representative was to recover any products that may have been affected. Questions were directed to 1-888-888-3433.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026