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

Pkg, Claw Forceps, Double Action recalled by Stryker Endoscopy

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling Pkg, Claw 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.

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Lot, batch or date codes43240 143822 646341 841071 845057 847851 848110 940791 941351 943551 943748 944835 945745 1040099 1040976 1041991 1042472 1042687 1042702 1042706 1141976 1142463 1143133 1144329 1144624 1145286 1145818 1146347 1146686 1240540 1241942 1241943 1242475 1243542 1243543 1244257 1341592 1341593 1341597 1345522 1346223 1346539 1440407 1440672 1440673 1440892 1440893

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-0633-2015
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, CLAW FORCEPS, DOUBLE ACTION, P/N 0250080245. 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, Claw Forceps, Double Action recalled?

Yes. Stryker Endoscopy recalled Pkg, Claw Forceps, Double Action on 17 Nov 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0633-2015.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

43240 143822 646341 841071 845057 847851 848110 940791 941351 943551 943748 944835 945745 1040099 1040976 1041991 1042472 1042687 1042702 1042706 1141976 1142463 1143133 1144329 1144624 1145286 1145818 1146347 1146686 1240540 1241942 1241943 1242475 1243542 1243543 1244257 1341592 1341593 1341597 1345522 1346223 1346539 1440407 1440672 1440673 1440892 1440893

Where was it sold?

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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