FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#131748

Product

PKG, COBRA FORCEPS, P/N 0250080317. 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
44074 343875 441699 845871 846764 847429 941590 944711 945214 945550 945806 945982 1040221 1040396 1041479 1042258 1042928 1045022 1140259 1140925 1142139 1142550 1143144 1144986 1145061 1145802 1146365 1146652 1240410 1243557 1244178 1244517 1341997 1342753 1343400 1343700 1344282 1440402 1440708 1441639 1441816 1443394 647436 647454

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 #131748. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.