The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0677-2015·Announced 2014-12-24

Stryker Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Recalled for Sterilization Documentation Error

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 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, but the source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries are reported, and the hazard is a documentation issue regarding sterilization methods rather than a direct physical defect causing harm.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of PKG. MODIFIED 5X33 DEBAKEY laparoscopic manual instruments, part number 0250080314S2. These instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping, and manipulating tissue and organs during laparoscopic surgery. The recall is due to a documentation error in the Instructions for Use (IFU 1000-401-070 Revision G or prior), which do not support the unwrapped Gravity cycle and the Ethylene Oxide cycle sterilization methods.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to numerous countries. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this recall. This is classified as an FDA Class II recall, indicating a situation where use of the product could 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 instructions on how to proceed. The recall is driven by the need to ensure that sterilization methods are properly documented and supported by the device's instructions for use.

The recalled product

Product
PKG. MODIFIED 5X33 DEBAKEY, P/N 0250080314S2. 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
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)

  • 644937

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 →