The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0761-2015·Announced 2014-12-24

Stryker Fundus Grasper Recall Due to Sterilization Instructions

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 Fundus Grasper 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 and involves a documentation issue regarding sterilization instructions rather than a direct defect causing injury, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for minor labeling or documentation errors.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of the PKG, 3MM INSERT, FUNDUS GRASPER, 20CM (P/N 0250282003). These laparoscopic manual instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping, and manipulating tissue and organs during surgery. The recall covers units distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to numerous countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

The recall was initiated because the parameters provided in the Laparoscopic Manual Instruments 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 documentation issue affects the ability to properly sterilize the devices using these specific methods.

Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected instruments and contact Stryker Endoscopy for further instructions regarding the recall. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
PKG, 3MM INSERT, FUNDUS GRASPER, 20CM, P/N 0250282003 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
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)

  • 343779 344866 747275 942145 942647 942684 942770 945466 1043503 1246165

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 →