—#131625

Product

PKG, CANNULA 5.5MM AUTOMATIC VALVE STOP COCK W/O TROCAR, P/N 0250080171. 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: 35499 38198 38758 39650 39650N 40110 40250 43627 44955 44976 45866 46024 46320 46396 46710 46802 47210 47389 47513 47750 47970 48066 48398 48762 48965 49494 49498 49612 49834 50168 50430 50722 50855 50920 51536 52647 52919 53043 53136 53515 53795 53972 55872 58336 58821 59615 60227 60752 62482 64133 64678 64965 65640 67422 67737 68342 69272 71077 75257 75918 76080 76460 76831 76960 77711 78491 79425 82007 82916 83532 83926 85069 85467 85909 86149 86265 86430 86539 86869 87496 89088 89441

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 #131625. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.