FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#131695

Product

PKG, TROCAR, 11MM, PYRAMIDAL TIP, P/N 0250080156. 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
197 38410 38539 39800 43905 44707 45337 45663 46563 47266 47477 47499 47500 47957 48256 48346 48694 49042 49141 50045 51396 51915 53499 54427 57166 57384 57979 58704 59130 59453 60572 61045 62137 63233 64030 64480 66874 67351 67645 67981 69931 73431 75611 75612 76147 76197 76198 79810 80433 83797 84016 84191 85143 85382

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 #131695. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.