Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 24, 2014
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 Ethyl…
Stryker Endoscopy recalled PKG, ALLIS DOUBLE ROW TEETH, P/N 0250080592 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended… - a moderate-severity action.
PKG, ALLIS DOUBLE ROW TEETH, P/N 0250080592 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended… was recalled by Stryker Endoscopy in December 24, 2014. Reason: The parameters provided in the Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Instructions for Use (IFU 1000-401-070 Revisio…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0717-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Stryker Endoscopy issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The parameters provided in the Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Instructions for Use (IFU 1000-401-070 Revisio….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0717-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0717-2015) was formally reported on December 24, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 17, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Stryker Endoscopy is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of San Jose, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 180,573 units total, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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, Ital…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
180,573 units total
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
PKG, ALLIS DOUBLE ROW TEETH, P/N 0250080592 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.
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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0717-2015 |
| Date reported | December 24, 2014 |
| Date initiated | November 17, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Stryker Endoscopy |
| Firm location | San Jose, CA |
| Affected scope | 180,573 units total |
| Distribution | 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, Ku… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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