—#131861

Product

PKG, 3MM PEEK MULTI-FUNCTION HANDLE, P/N 0250282046 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: 3252011 745845 845883 846788 9022010 941843 941848 943109 943437 944139 944198 945233 946003 1040123 1041183 1042099 1042469 1042516 1043505 1044519 1045630 1046957 1140647 1142130 1142238 1142926 1143477 1144344 1144640 1145692 1146657 1340921H 1342738 1342742 1345734

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 #131861. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.