Class 2 Device Recall PKG, CLAW FORCEPS

• Date Initiated by Firm: November 17, 2014
• Date Posted: December 12, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on July 17, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-0632-2015
• Recall Event ID: 69838
• Product Classification: Endoscope and/or accessories - Product Code KOG
• Product: PKG, CLAW FORCEPS, P/N 0250080244. ; 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: 542920 744855 745487 747207 842094 846779 847453 940070 940790 942064 942847 943550 944301 945449 1040412 1042233 1042680 1042689 1042701 1045852 1046704 1141030 1141031 1142001 1142002 1144327 1144623 1145082 1145339 1145978 1146685 1146993 1147101 1240120 1240538 1240539 1241480 1241481 1242392 1242393 1242923 1242924 1244171 1244172 1245446 1245447 1246063 1246064 1341588 1341589 1341590 1343694 1346228 1346669 1440891
• 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.

¹ A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
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.