Class 2 Device Recall PKG, METZENBAUM SCISSORS, CURVED LONG

• Date Initiated by Firm: November 17, 2014
• Date Posted: December 12, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on July 17, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-0644-2015
• Recall Event ID: 69838
• Product Classification: Endoscope and/or accessories - Product Code KOG
• Product: PKG, METZENBAUM SCISSORS, CURVED LONG, P/N 0250080265. ; 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: 140280 143823 244698 341493 443333 541776 545061 647416 744587 842092 844289 846109 846772 846819 941064 941065 941852 942140 943501 943549 944300 945744 945886 945977 1040098 1040413 1041057 1041621 1041992 1042086 1042240 1042475 1042685 1042695 1042698 1042714 1044482 1045035 1045373 1045641 1046199 1046595 1046933 1046934 1046943 1142155 1142668 1142897 1142910 1143132 1144208 1144398 1144492 1144940 1145080 1145798 1145971 1146839 1146933 1240119 1241514 1241515 1242921 1244191 1244534 1245445 1246192E 1246638 1246638E 1246650 1340099 1341584 1341585 1343125 1343402 1343402E 1343705 1344204 1344286 1344456 1344880 1345236 1345532 1345532E 1345605 1345605E 1346432 1346666 1440405 1440684 1442518 1443219 1443653 1443917
• 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
• 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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³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.