CLASS II Device recall · Reported 24 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pkg, Atraumatic Forceps, Double Action recalled by Stryker Endoscopy
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling Pkg, Atraumatic Forceps, Double Action, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Nov 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0673-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69838
- Recalling firm
- Stryker Endoscopy, San Jose, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Nov 2014
- FDA classified
- 17 Dec 2014
- Reported
- 24 Dec 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 17 Nov 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Dec 2014 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 24 Dec 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
PKG, ATRAUMATIC FORCEPS, DOUBLE ACTION, P/N 0250080311. 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.
Where it was distributed
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.
Questions about this recall
Why was it 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
Which lots are affected?
44035 140782 244776 245545 343856 441524 442997 540455 544016 544024 646306 646310 646312 646314 646317 646318 747599 747602 747604 747605 747608 840082 8460129 846018 846019 846023 846024 846025 846029 846030 846031 846032 846034 846035 940559 940560 940561 940562 940563 940564 940565 940566 940567 940568 940570 940571 940572 940573 1042186 1042190 1042191 1042192 1042193 1042194 1042195 1042196 1042197 1042198 1042199 1042200 1042201 1043521 1043522 1043523 1046150 1142193 1142194 1144246 1144247 1144936 1144997 1145107 1145223 1146160 1146699 1146700 1146701 1146840 1241180 1241402 1241403 1242704 1242705 1242837 1243090 1243158 1243587 1244005 1244006 1245513 1246061 1246188 1246189 1246190 1340491 1340492 1340712 1340713 1341440 1341837 1341838 1341839 1342205 1342847 1343136 1344422 1345089 1346207 1440342 1440343 1440344 1441218 1441464 641979
Where was it sold?
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.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
100 other products · FDA event 69838This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Pkg, Bipolar Forceps, Fenestrated recalled by Stryker Endoscopy.
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