Hazard

Sterilization Protocol recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 8
Critical: 0
Severe: 0
Most recent: 2023-08-16

Of the 8 sterilization protocol 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 sterilization protocol 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.

1–8 of 8

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2341-2023·2023-08-16
Olympus LF-P Tracheal Intubation Fiberscope Sterilization and Compatibility Update
Olympus is updating labeling for 686 LF-P fiberscopes to clarify they are no longer compatible with OER reprocessors and specify new 100% ETO sterilization protocol.
Product
Tracheal Intubation Fiberscope OLYMPUS LF-P- To be used with an Olympus Light Source, documentation equipment, display monitor and other ancillary equipment for management of Endotracheal Tube
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0797-2015·2014-12-24
Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Due to Sterilization Documentation Issues
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling laparoscopic manual instruments because the provided instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Product
PKG, 3MM X 29CM INSERT, DISSECTING FORCEPS, P/N 0250282110 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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0665-2015·2014-12-24
Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Cannula Packages Due to Sterilization Documentation Error
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 11mm Laparoscopic Cannula packages because the provided instructions do not support specific sterilization methods.
Product
PKG, CANNULA, 11MM, AUTOMATIC VALVE STOP COCK, W/O TROCAR, P/N 0250080174. 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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0641-2015·2014-12-24
Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Peritoneal Scissors Due to Sterilization Instructions
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of peritoneal scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Product
PKG, PKG, PERITONEAL SCISSORS, P/N 0250080262. 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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0621-2015·2014-12-24
Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Due to 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, ROTATING HANDLE, W/RATCHET, INSULATED SHAFT, P/N 0250080230. 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 frequenc
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0619-2015·2014-12-24
Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Due to Sterilization Documentation Error
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Product
PKG, LUERLOCK, FEMALE, 6MM TUBING, P/N 0250080208. 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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0681-2015·2014-12-24
Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Grasper Forceps Due to Sterilization Documentation Issues
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic grasper forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Product
PKG, GRASPER FORCEPS, SERRSTED FENESTRATED, P/N 0250080318. 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)
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide