The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2412-2019·Announced 2019-09-04

Stryker Recalls Endotrig ETF Hook Blades Due to Sterile Seal Concerns

Stryker GmbH is recalling 35 Endotrig ETF Hook Blades because the sterile bag seal integrity may be compromised, potentially affecting sterility.

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 the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Stryker GmbH is recalling 35 units of the Endotrig ETF Hook Blade, Catalog Number 1052-1. The affected units are identified by Lot Numbers 01406 and 01475. These products were distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because the seal integrity of the sterile bag containing the kits may be compromised. This defect could potentially affect the sterility of the medical device. The Endotrig ETF Hook Blade is part of the EPF system, which is designed for the minimally invasive surgical treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis (fasciosis).

Healthcare providers and facilities that have received these specific lot numbers should stop using the affected devices and contact Stryker GmbH for further instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Endotrig ETF Hook Blade, Catalog Number 1052-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a minimally invasive surgical technique for chronic plantar fasciitis (fasciosis). The EGR system is designed for the treatment of gastrocnemius
Manufacturer
Stryker GmbH
Affected units
35

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 (2)

  • Lot Numbers 01406
  • 01475

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Stryker GmbH 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 13 products in this recall →