CLASS II Device recall · Reported 24 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Pkg, Bipolar Forceps, Fenestrated recalled by Stryker Endoscopy

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling Pkg, Bipolar Forceps, Fenestrated, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Nov 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesSerial/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
Quantity recalled180,573 units total

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-0593-2015
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

Timeline

17 Nov 2014Recall initiated by company
17 Dec 2014Classified by FDA+30 days
24 Dec 2014Published 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, 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.

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.

Nationwide Puerto Rico

Questions about this recall

Is Pkg, Bipolar Forceps, Fenestrated recalled?

Yes. Stryker Endoscopy recalled Pkg, Bipolar Forceps, Fenestrated on 17 Nov 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0593-2015.

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?

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

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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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