Stryker Laparoscopic Needle Nose Forceps Recalled for Sterilization Instructions
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic needle nose 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 and involves a documentation issue regarding sterilization instructions, which fits the rubric criteria for moderate severity involving minor labeling or documentation errors.
Plain-English summary
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of PKG, NEEDLE NOSE FORCEPS, P/N 0250080048. These laparoscopic manual instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping, and manipulating tissue and surgical auxiliaries. The recall is due to a documentation issue where 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.
The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to numerous countries. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating that use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected instruments and contact Stryker Endoscopy for further instructions regarding the recall and potential replacement or repair.
The recalled product
- Product
- PKG, NEEDLE NOSE FORCEPS, P/N 0250080048. 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…
- 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)
- 06CON06102 06CON06330
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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