The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0618-2015·Announced 2014-12-24

Stryker Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Recalled for Sterilization Parameter Errors

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

What this means for you

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 and involves a documentation error regarding sterilization parameters. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Laparoscopic Manual Instruments, specifically the PKG, LUERLOCK, MALE, 6MM TUBING (P/N 0250080207). These instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping, and manipulating tissue and surgical auxiliaries during laparoscopic procedures. The recall covers units distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international locations.

The recall was initiated because the parameters provided in the 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. This documentation error may affect the proper sterilization of the devices. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected instruments and contact Stryker Endoscopy for further instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
PKG, LUERLOCK, MALE, 6MM TUBING, P/N 0250080207. 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
Manufacturer
Stryker Endoscopy
Affected units
180,573

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 29253 41206 53096 58811 67101 79782 79982

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

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.

See all 207 products in this recall →