The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0688-2015·Announced 2014-12-24

Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Due to Sterilization Documentation Error

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the provided 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 error regarding sterilization methods rather than a direct product defect causing harm.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of PKG, MICRO GRASPER (P/N 0250080325) and other laparoscopic manual instruments. These devices are intended for cutting, holding, grasping, and manipulating tissue and organs during surgery. The recall is due to an 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 instruments were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to numerous countries. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this 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, MICRO GRASPER, P/N 0250080325. 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 them t
Manufacturer
Stryker Endoscopy
Affected units
180,573

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 →