FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#131752

Product

PKG, BABCOCK FORCEPS, P/N 0250080321. 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
140571 140572 140590 442506 542896 643523 646838 741305 741307 744923 842628 842632 842638 842640 847869 847870 847872 847873 847877 847878 847880 847881 847885 847886 1041276 1042935 1042951 1045190 1046166 1046900 1046901 1140664 1140821 1142174 1142665 1143446 1143728 1144692 1145109 1146164 1146165 1146388 1146900 1146901 1147163 1240407 1240955 1241953 1241954 1242409 1243807 1244132 1244241 1244441 1245480 1246060 1246405 1340290 1341254 1341835 1341836 1343535 1343993 1346493 1440592 1440788 1440789

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 #131752. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.