The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1327-2021·Announced 2021-04-07

Stryker Harmonic ACE +7 Shears Recalled for Lack of Regulatory Clearance

Stryker is recalling 102 units of Harmonic ACE +7 Shears because they were distributed without receiving regulatory clearance.

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, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity score when no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling 102 units of the Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Harmonic ACE +7 Shears with Advanced Hemostasis (5mm Diameter x 36cm). The product is indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired.

The recall was initiated because the product was distributed without receiving regulatory clearance. The affected units are identified by Catalog Number HARH36, GTIN 07613327346251, and Lot Number 12444050.

The product was distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States (specifically Ohio) and in Israel. No specific instructions for consumers are provided in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
Stryker Sustainability Solutions REF HARH36 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Harmonic ACE +7, Shears with Advanced Hemostasis 5mm Diameter x 36cm - Product Usage: indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be us
Affected units
102

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)

  • Catalog Number: HARH36 GTIN: 07613327346251 Lot Number: 12444050

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: