Class 2 Device Recall PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, FENESTRATED

• Date Initiated by Firm: November 17, 2014
• Date Posted: December 12, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on July 17, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-0593-2015
• Recall Event ID: 69838
• Product Classification: Endoscope and/or accessories - Product Code KOG
• Product: PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, FENESTRATED, 33CM, P/N 0250080120; 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.
• Code Information: Serial/Lot 06CON06110 06CON06111 0816588/0816395 0816693/0816395 0913442/0817444 0913984/1014813 0914894/1013609 0914894/1014814 0914894/1016062 0914894/1016825 0915431/1016825 1015779/0914894 1016736/1114541 1016739/1016398 1016739/1113020 1016739/1114541 1016846/1114541 1113331/1115651 1113332/1115651 1114831/1115651 1115971/1213123 1116462/1213123 1116463/1213978 1116463/1213979 1314474/1314476
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Stryker Endoscopy; 5900 Optical Ct; San Jose CA 95138-1400
• For Additional Information Contact: 408-754-2000
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: 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
• FDA Determined Cause: Error in labeling
• Action: 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.
• Quantity in Commerce: 180,573 units total
• Distribution: 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.

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.