The Recall Desk

Hazard

Documentation Error recalls

426 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
426
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 426 documentation error recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all documentation error recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

326–350 of 426

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0633-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Laparoscopic Claw Forceps Recalled Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic claw forceps units because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, CLAW FORCEPS, DOUBLE ACTION, P/N 0250080245. 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 w
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0731-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Aspiration Needles Due to Sterilization Documentation Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 aspiration needles because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, ASPIRATION NEEDLE, 45 CM, P/N 0250080703 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 al
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    Medical Device
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0747-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Allis Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Allis Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, 5MM X 45CM INSERT, ALLIS FORCEPS, DOUBLE ROW TEETH, P/N 0250080754 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 fre
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    Medical Device
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0596-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Bipolar Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of bipolar forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, FENESTRATED, 33CM, P/N 0250080123 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) port
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0642-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Metzenbaum Scissors Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 Metzenbaum Scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, METZENBAUM SCISSORS, STRAIGHT, LONG, P/N 0250080263. 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) p
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0683-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Strong Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, STRONG FORCEPS, FENESTRATED, P/N 0250080320. 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 whic
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0699-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Laparoscopic Trocar Recall Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic trocars because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, TROCAR, 12.5MM, PYRAMIDAL TIP, P/N 0250080422. 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 wh
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0789-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Dorsey Grasper Recall Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 Dorsey Grasper instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, 3MM INSERT, DORSEY GRASPER, 20CM, P/N 0250282096 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
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    Medical Device
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0603-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Trocars Due to Sterilization Documentation Issues

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic trocars because the provided instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, TROCAR 5.5MM PYRAMIDAL TIP, P/N 0250080154; 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
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    Medical Device
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0700-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls 10mm Clip Applying Forceps Due to Sterilization Documentation

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 10mm Clip Applying Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, 10MM CLIP APPLYING FORCEPS, P/N 0250080558. 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
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0780-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Due to Sterilization Documentation Issues

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the provided instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, 3MM INSERT, NEEDLE NOSE FORCEPS, 29CM, P/N 0250282052 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) p
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    Medical Device
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0655-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Mixter Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 Mixter Forceps units because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, MIXTER FORCEPS, P/N 0250080285. 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
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0758-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Scissors Due to Sterilization Documentation Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Metzenbaum scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, 3MM INSERT, METZENBAUM, CURVED, LONG SCISSORS, 20CM, P/N 0250282000 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 fr
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0595-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Bipolar Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of bipolar forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, MICRO TIP, 33CM, P/N 0250080122 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
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0597-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Laparoscopic Biopsy Forceps Recalled for Sterilization Documentation Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of OP-Biopsy Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, OP-BIOPSY FORCEPS, SPOON JAW, P/N 0250080007 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 whic
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    Medical Device
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0722-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls 3.5mm Cannula Packages Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 3.5mm cannula packages because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, 3.5MM CANNULA AUTO VALVE, STOPCOCK, SHORT, P/N 0250080634 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 (R
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0600-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Myoma Drill Recall Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling Myoma Drill instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, MYOMA DRILL 5MM LENGTH 320MM, P/N 0250080133 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 whic
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    Medical Device
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0718-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Recalled for Sterilization Parameter Errors

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 5MM ROTATING HANDLE, INSULATED SHAFT/ HANDLE 45CM LENGTH, P/N 0250080595 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 rad
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0696-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Bipolar Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of bipolar forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, MICRO TIP, 33CM, P/N 0250080362. 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
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0636-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Maryland Forceps Recalled Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling Maryland Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, MARYLAND FORCEPS, CURVED, P/N 0250080248. 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
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0643-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Metzenbaum Scissors Recalled Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 Metzenbaum Scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, METZENBAUM SCISSORS, STRAIGHT, P/N 0250080264. 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 w
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0638-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Babcock Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Babcock Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, BABCOCK FORCEPS, PADDLE, P/N 0250080250. 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 a
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0651-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Due to Sterilization Documentation Issues

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the provided instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, BULLET FORCEPS, TAPERED, SERRATED, SPOON, P/N 0250080281. 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 (
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0669-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Biopsy Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling biopsy forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, BIOPSY FORCEPS, SPOON W/PIN, P/N 0250080291. 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 whic
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0697-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Recalled for Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, 5MM INSULATED SHAFT 45CM, FOR BIPOLAR FORCEPS, P/N 0250080370. 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 frequen
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide