—#131616

Product

PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, FENESTRATED, 33CM, P/N 0250080123 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 them to be used for electrosurgery. Laparoscopic surgical manual instruments are designed to be used endoscopically through cannulae to perform cutting, grasping, dissecting, retracting, and manipulating functions. This device does not sustain or support life.

FDA product code: KOG
Affected lot / code info: 06CON06113 0816243/0817410 0913221/0817442 0913222/0817442 1015164/1014813 1015164/1015778 1016405/1016061 1016405/1016400 1016405/1016401 1113335/1113339 1213126/1114543 1213127/1114543 1213127/1213123 1214001/1313047 1313947/1313946 0817389/0817444 0913565/0913326 0915791/0915061 0915791/1013608 0915894/0915061 0915895/0915061 1014635/1015778 1015165/1013609 1015165/1015778 1015773/1015778 1015774/1015778 1015862/1016061 1016124/1016061 1016125/1016062 1016128/1016061 1016406/1016400 1016408/1016400 1016408/1016826 1016562/1016400 1113333/1016063 1113333/1113018 1113333/1113136 1113333/1113339 1115969/1115651 1116112/1115651 1116113/1115651 1116114/1115651 1116115/1115651 1116256/1115651 1213128/1213731 1213973/1213978 1213974/1213731 1213974/1213978

Why it was recalled

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

Root cause (FDA determination)

Error in labeling

Action the firm took

Stryker Endoscopy sent an Urgent Device Correction letter dated November 17, 2014, to affected customers. The letter informed the customers of the potential hazards and actions required. Customers were instructed to discard any old Instructions for Use for their Laparoscopic Manual Instruments and Accessories. Download the new Instuctions for Use (IFU1000-401-070 Revision J) from the URL link below: www.stryker.com/IFU1000401070 Customers were instructed to complete and sign the enclosed "Acknowledgement of Receipt" form and email them to endorecall@stryker.com or fax to (408) 855-6314. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Stryker Endoscopy at 408-855-6238 or via email at endorecall@stryker.com. For questions regarding this recall call 408-754-2000.

Recalling firm

Firm: Stryker Endoscopy
Address: 5900 Optical Ct, San Jose, California 95138-1400

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-11-17
Posted by FDA: 2014-12-12
Terminated: 2015-07-17
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #131616. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.