Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Instruments Due to Sterilization Labeling Error
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support two specific sterilization methods.
What this means for you
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Low severity because it involves a documentation and labeling issue regarding sterilization parameters, with no reported injuries or illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of PKG, 5MM MULTI-FUNCTION PEEK HANDLE (P/N 0250181106) and related laparoscopic manual instruments. These devices are intended for cutting, holding, grasping, and manipulating tissue and surgical auxiliaries during laparoscopic procedures. The recall covers instruments distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international markets.
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 is a labeling and documentation issue regarding the approved sterilization parameters for the devices.
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, 5MM MULTI-FUNCTION PEEK HANDLE, P/N 0250181106 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 wh
- 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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