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

Pkg, Debaney Forceps recalled by Stryker Endoscopy

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling Pkg, Debaney Forceps, 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 codes143177 143178 246074 344739 444155 644081 645995 647106 647107 647111 647115 647116 647119 647121 647122 647123 647124 647125 647126 846997 940698 940700 940701 940702 940706 940707 940708 940709 940713 940714 940715 940717 940721 940722 940723 940724 943750 943862 1045977 1045978 1045979 1045980 1046707 1141928 1141929 1143434 1143435 1144968 1145466 1145467 1240129 1240549 1242018 1242851 1242852 1243860 1243861 1244476 1244788 1245555 1245556 1245969 1246404 1246406 1340287 1340723 1340724 1342682 1342842 1342843 1342844 1343524 1343525 1343989 1343990 1344458 1346205 1440786 1441077 1441462 1442554 1443205 644082

Quantity recalled180,573 units

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-0676-2015
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, DEBANEY FORCEPS, P/N 0250080314. 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, Debaney Forceps recalled?

Yes. Stryker Endoscopy recalled Pkg, Debaney Forceps on 17 Nov 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0676-2015.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

143177 143178 246074 344739 444155 644081 645995 647106 647107 647111 647115 647116 647119 647121 647122 647123 647124 647125 647126 846997 940698 940700 940701 940702 940706 940707 940708 940709 940713 940714 940715 940717 940721 940722 940723 940724 943750 943862 1045977 1045978 1045979 1045980 1046707 1141928 1141929 1143434 1143435 1144968 1145466 1145467 1240129 1240549 1242018 1242851 1242852 1243860 1243861 1244476 1244788 1245555 1245556 1245969 1246404 1246406 1340287 1340723 1340724 1342682 1342842 1342843 1342844 1343524 1343525 1343989 1343990 1344458 1346205 1440786 1441077 1441462 1442554 1443205 644082

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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