The Recall Desk

Severity 2 of 5

Moderate recalls

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

What “moderate” means here

Severity 2 (Moderate) recalls cover minor labeling errors, low-risk contamination, and voluntary precautionary recalls. The agency's own classification is typically FDA Class III, or the issue is something like incomplete instructions or a small UPC mismatch where the product itself is safe but doesn't meet documentation requirements. Use the same brand-name product safely; follow the manufacturer's instructions for return or exchange if you want a refund.

The full rubric is on the methodology page. Severity is computed deterministically from the agency’s own classification plus the source text — no editorial vibes.

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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0736-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls 3.5mm Pyramidal Trocars Due to Sterilization Labeling Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 3.5mm Pyramidal Trocars because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, ASSY, 3.5MM PYRAMIDAL TROCAR, LONG P/N 0250080730 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)…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0667-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Bipolar Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of bipolar forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, FENESTRATED 45CM, P/N 0250080113. 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)…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0690-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Laparoscopic Needle Holder Recall Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic needle holders because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, NEEDLE HOLDER, CURVED LEFT, P/N 0250080341. 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…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0786-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Biopsy Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of biopsy forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 3MM INSERT, BIOPSY FORCEPS, 29CM, P/N 0250282059 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…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0799-2015·2014-12-24

    Teleflex Recalls Sheridan Cuffed Tracheal Tubes Due to Labeling Error

    Teleflex Medical is recalling 14,000 Sheridan/CF Cuffed Tracheal Tubes because the label indicates size 8mm but the tube may be size 7.5mm.

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    Sheridan/CF Cuffed Tracheal Tube, Sterile, Rx only, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC 27708. Designed for oral and nasal intubation and are indicated for airway management.
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0679-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Alligator Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Alligator Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, ALLIGATOR FORCEPS, P/N 0250080316. 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 which allow…
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  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0711-2015·2014-12-24

    Odwalla Chocolate Protein Shake Recalled for Potential Spoilage

    Coca-Cola is recalling Odwalla Chocolate Protein Shakes because some bottles may spoil before the expiration date.

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    Odwalla Chocolate Protein Shake, 15.2 fl. oz, and 32 fl. oz bottles, Distributed by: Odwalla, Inc., Dinuba, CA 93618.
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0615-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Micro Scissors Due to Sterilization Documentation Issues

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic micro scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, MICRO SCISSORS, STRAIGHT, P/N 0250080029. 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 which…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0674-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, SCHERTEL FORCEPS, FENESTRATED, P/N 0250080312. 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…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0639-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Due to Sterilization Labeling Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, PKG, HOOK SCISSORS, P/N 0250080260. 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 which allow…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0625-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Due to Sterilization Documentation Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic manual instruments because the provided instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, AXIAL HANDLE, W/RATCHET, INSULATED SHAFT, P/N 0250080235. 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…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0700-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls 10mm Clip Applying Forceps Due to Sterilization Documentation

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 10mm Clip Applying Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 10MM CLIP APPLYING FORCEPS, P/N 0250080558. 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…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0778-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Fundus Grasper Instruments Due to Sterilization Labeling Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 Fundus Grasper instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 3MM INSERT, FUNDUS GRASPER, 29CM, P/N 0250282050 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…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0749-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Laparoscopic Dissector Recalled for Sterilization Documentation Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic dissectors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 5MM X 33CM INSERT, RIGHT ANGLE DISSECTOR, LONG JAW, P/N 0250080757 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…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0779-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Due to Sterilization Documentation Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 3MM INSERT, FUNDUS GRASPER, 29CPKG, 3MM INSERT, ALLIGATOR GRASPER, 29CM, P/N 0250282051 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, organs, organ areas and surgical auxiliaries such as suturing material. Some…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0687-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Grasper Forceps Due to Sterilization Documentation Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic grasper forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, GRASPER FORCEP, BOWEL, P/N 0250080324. 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 which…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0721-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls 10mm PEEK Monopolar Handle Due to Sterilization Documentation Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 10mm PEEK Monopolar Handles because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 10MM PEEK MONOPOLAR HANDLE, P/N 0250080618 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 which…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0635-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Serrated Operating Scissors Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Serrated Operating Scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, OPERATING SCISSORS, SERRATED, P/N 0250080247. 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…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0691-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Laparoscopic Needle Holder Recall Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic needle holders because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, NEEDLE HOLDER, CURVED RIGHT, P/N 0250080342. 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…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0724-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Laparoscopic Forceps Recalled Due to Sterilization Instructions Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 5MM INSERT, RIGHT ANGLE FORCEP, 33CM, P/N 0250080694 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)…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0769-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Maryland Forceps Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 Maryland Forceps instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 3MM INSERT, MARYLAND, FORCEPS CURVED, 20CM, P/N 0250282011 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…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0753-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Johann Forceps Recalled for Sterilization Instructions Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling Johann Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 5MM X 33CM INSERT, JOHANN FORCEPS, P/N 0Laparoscopic 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 which…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0716-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Endoscopy Recalls Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Due to Sterilization Documentation Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 5MM INSERT, ALLIS SINGLE ROW TEETH, P/N 0250080591 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)…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0775-2015·2014-12-24

    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.

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    PKG, 3MM INSERT, METZENBAUM, CURVED, LONG SCISSORS, 29CM, P/N 0250282047 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…
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  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0788-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Laparoscopic Needleholder Recall Due to Sterilization Instructions

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic needleholders because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

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    PKG, 3MM INSERT, STRAIGHT NEEDLEHOLDER, 29CM, P/N 0250282061 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…
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