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

Pkg, Rotating Handle, Ratchet, Insulated Shaft recalled

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling Pkg, Rotating Handle, Ratchet, Insulated Shaft, 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 codes141317 142334 246391 341054 341055 04102012E 540683 540685 0541433D 0541434D 6172014 0640767D 0644142D 0647413D 0647616D 0742463D 0743206D 0744706D 0745084D 0746367D 0747892D 08152012E 08426254D 0845326D 0845889D 0846254D 0847431D 0940080D 0940786D 0942136D 0944434D 0944806D 0945985D 1040597D 1040799D 1041469D 1042944D 1043499D 1143128D 1145076D 1145982D 1147040D 1245448 1245519 1245737 1246194 1246197 1341543 1341543D 1341568 1341568D 1344132 1344132D 1344679 13446790 1344679D 1345511 1442519

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-0622-2015
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, ROTATING HANDLE, RATCHET, INSULATED SHAFT, P/N 0250080231. 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, Rotating Handle, Ratchet, Insulated Shaft recalled?

Yes. Stryker Endoscopy recalled Pkg, Rotating Handle, Ratchet, Insulated Shaft on 17 Nov 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0622-2015.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

141317 142334 246391 341054 341055 04102012E 540683 540685 0541433D 0541434D 6172014 0640767D 0644142D 0647413D 0647616D 0742463D 0743206D 0744706D 0745084D 0746367D 0747892D 08152012E 08426254D 0845326D 0845889D 0846254D 0847431D 0940080D 0940786D 0942136D 0944434D 0944806D 0945985D 1040597D 1040799D 1041469D 1042944D 1043499D 1143128D 1145076D 1145982D 1147040D 1245448 1245519 1245737 1246194 1246197 1341543 1341543D 1341568 1341568D 1344132 1344132D 1344679 13446790 1344679D 1345511 1442519

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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