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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is a documentation issue regarding sterilization parameters, which aligns with the 'Moderate' criteria for minor labeling/documentation errors or low-risk issues without reported harm.
Plain-English summary
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, MICRO TIP, 45CM, P/N 0250080115. The recall covers units distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to numerous countries including Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan.
The recall was initiated because 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. The affected serial/lot numbers are 0915269/0817086, 1015777, 1016562/1015776, 111333/1015777, and 111333-1015777.
This is a Class II recall. Users should contact Stryker Endoscopy for further instructions regarding the affected devices.
The recalled product
- Product
- PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, MICRO TIP, 45CM, P/N 0250080115 nationwide in US and worldwide: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latin…
- Manufacturer
- Stryker Endoscopy
- Affected units
- 180,573
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 207 recalled by Stryker Endoscopy under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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