American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-2178-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 18S, Nonautoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes, corresponding to the Endostat or SureFlex Fiber core diameter size.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 28, 2015

Date Posted: July 29, 2015

Recall Number: Z-2178-2015

Event ID: 71534

Reason for Recall:

validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization methods and the methods defined in instructions for use (IFU) for the Sureflex Reusable Fibers and the Reusable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories do not meet the new guidance on qualifying reusable products

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 16,710 total affected devices

Code Information:

Model 80-1 0005-001; All product manufactured from April 8, 2012 to April 8, 2015

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the countries of: Argentina France Morocco, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Greece, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Guatemala, Norway, Switzerland, Bolivia, India, Panama, Thailand, Brazil, Ireland, Peru, Turkey, Canada, Israel, Poland, United Kingdom, Chile, Italy, Portugal, United States, Colombia, Korea, Qatar, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Lebanon, Romania, Finland, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated