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

Pkg, Pkg, Hook Scissors recalled by Stryker Endoscopy

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling Pkg, Pkg, Hook Scissors, 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 codes41490 44630 140583 142467 142469 143688 144270 246031 440310 443401 443405 443406 443407 542490 542498 542499 641965 641966 641968 645668 741519 741520 741521 741523 744992 744994 744995 747000 747001 747002 841991 842244 842246 842248 842259 842263 842267 842271 842876 941705 942762 942846 943012 943044 943107 943247 943417 943747 944089 944704 944838 944885 945128 945554 945555 945557 945558 945559 945562 945564 945565 945568 945569 1042239 1042474 1044885 1046102 1046734 1046735 1140692 1141608 1142179 1143096 1143097 1144503 1145104 1145105 1146377 1146378 1147161 1147162 1241404 1242145 1242261 1243810 1244133 1244439 1245093 1245235 1245831 1246051 1246185 1340227 1340932 1340933 1341825 1342200 1342201 1342202 1343515 1343516 1345798 1440785 1441076 1442552
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-0639-2015
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, PKG, HOOK SCISSORS, P/N 0250080260. 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, Pkg, Hook Scissors recalled?

Yes. Stryker Endoscopy recalled Pkg, Pkg, Hook Scissors on 17 Nov 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0639-2015.

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?

41490 44630 140583 142467 142469 143688 144270 246031 440310 443401 443405 443406 443407 542490 542498 542499 641965 641966 641968 645668 741519 741520 741521 741523 744992 744994 744995 747000 747001 747002 841991 842244 842246 842248 842259 842263 842267 842271 842876 941705 942762 942846 943012 943044 943107 943247 943417 943747 944089 944704 944838 944885 945128 945554 945555 945557 945558 945559 945562 945564 945565 945568 945569 1042239 1042474 1044885 1046102 1046734 1046735 1140692 1141608 1142179 1143096 1143097 1144503 1145104 1145105 1146377 1146378 1147161 1147162 1241404 1242145 1242261 1243810 1244133 1244439 1245093 1245235 1245831 1246051 1246185 1340227 1340932 1340933 1341825 1342200 1342201 1342202 1343515 1343516 1345798 1440785 1441076 1442552

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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