Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Babcock Forceps Due to Sterilization Documentation Errors
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Babcock 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 the hazard is a documentation error regarding sterilization methods rather than a direct physical defect or reported injury, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.
Plain-English summary
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of PKG, BABCOCK FORCEPS, P/N 0250080321. These laparoscopic manual instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping, and manipulating tissue and organs during surgery. The recall is due to an issue with 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 products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to numerous countries such as Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating a situation where use of the product could, in most cases, cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
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, BABCOCK FORCEPS, P/N 0250080321. 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 allow…
- 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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