PKG, 5MM X 45CM, INSERT, METZENBAUM CURVED SCISSORS, LONG JAW, P/N 0250080752 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-0745-2015
- 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
746408 747142 845875 940107 940552 941833 942255 942256 944713 945228 945461 1041190 1041283 1043509 1044111 1044454 1045072 1140656 1142163 1142392 1144392 1146665 1241509 1242134 1245452 1246141 1340473 1341517 1342144 1342746 1343304 1343421 1343421E 1343726 1343726E 1344274 1346418 1346418E 1346692 1346692E 1440956 1442536 1443406
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.