PKG, 3MM INSERT, METZENBAUM, CURVED, LONG SCISSORS, 29CM, P/N 0250282047 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, organs, organ areas and surgical auxiliaries such as suturing material. Some instruments have radio frequency (RF) ports which allow them to be used for electrosurgery. Laparoscopic surgical manual instruments are designed to be used endoscopically through cannulae to perform cutting, grasping, dissecting, retracting, and manipulating functions. This device does not sustain or support life.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 12, 2014).
- Company
- Stryker Endoscopy
- Recall Initiated
- November 17, 2014
- Posted
- December 12, 2014
- Terminated
- July 17, 2015
- Recall Number
- Z-0775-2015
- Quantity
- 180,573 units total
- Firm Location
- San Jose, CA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
The parameters provided in the Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Instructions for Use (IFU 1000-401-070 Revision G or prior) do not support the unwrapped Gravity cycle and the Ethylene Oxide cycle sterilization methods
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
Lot / Code Info
641233 643821 646578 745840 747065 747483 841599 845879 846472 847843 944821 945742 946006 1040532 1040542 1042101 1042528 1042785 1042786 1042793 1042794 1046582 1141967 1144235 1145631 1240544 1242137 1245020 1344991 1344992 1345226 1346216 1441375 1441649 1442172
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Action Taken
Stryker Endoscopy sent an Urgent Device Correction letter dated November 17, 2014, to affected customers. The letter informed the customers of the potential hazards and actions required. Customers were instructed to discard any old Instructions for Use for their Laparoscopic Manual Instruments and Accessories. Download the new Instuctions for Use (IFU1000-401-070 Revision J) from the URL link below: www.stryker.com/IFU1000401070 Customers were instructed to complete and sign the enclosed "Acknowledgement of Receipt" form and email them to endorecall@stryker.com or fax to (408) 855-6314. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Stryker Endoscopy at 408-855-6238 or via email at endorecall@stryker.com. For questions regarding this recall call 408-754-2000.