Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Scissors Due to Sterilization Documentation Error
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Metzenbaum scissors 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, but the source text describes a documentation error regarding sterilization methods without reporting any specific injuries, illnesses, or adverse health consequences, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of PKG, 3MM INSERT, METZENBAUM, CURVED, LONG SCISSORS, 20CM, P/N 0250282000. These laparoscopic manual instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping, and manipulating tissue and surgical auxiliaries. 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 products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to numerous countries such as Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Japan. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.
Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected instruments and contact Stryker Endoscopy for instructions on how to proceed. The device does not sustain or support life.
The recalled product
- Product
- PKG, 3MM INSERT, METZENBAUM, CURVED, LONG SCISSORS, 20CM, P/N 0250282000 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…
- 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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