Class 2 Device Recall PKG, 5MM ROTATING HANDLE, W/RATCHET, INSULATED SHAFT 45CM LENGTH

• Date Initiated by Firm: November 17, 2014
• Date Posted: December 12, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on July 17, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-0719-2015
• Recall Event ID: 69838
• Product Classification: Endoscope and/or accessories - Product Code KOG
• Product: PKG, 5MM ROTATING HANDLE, W/RATCHET, INSULATED SHAFT 45CM LENGTH, P/N 0250080596 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: 42335 90109 901092 142646 0344763C 0540908D 0643866D 0646050D 06CON05657 0744686D 0840906D 0845854D 0847640D 0848111D 0941054D 0942550D 0942771D 0943543D 0943712D 0944294D 1040107D 1040260D 1042492D 1042735D 1042750D 1046697D 11082010B 11082010C 11082010D 11082010E 1141416D 1141997D 1143143D 1144932D 1145634D 1146366D 1146662D 1240107D 1240766D 1242139 1242139D 1242254 1242254D 1242930 1242930D 1245115 1245115D 1245543 1245543D 1245739 1245739D 1246202 1246202D 1341012 1343415 1344296 1345644 1346650 1441638 1442513 302499
• 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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