Stryker Endoscopy: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0656-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

PKG, GRASPER FORCEPS, SERRATED, P/N 0250080286. 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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 17, 2014

Date Posted: December 24, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0656-2015

Event ID: 69838

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 180,573 units

Code Information:

246416 340639 344735 542132 544416 742144 841812 842091 845858 847684 940079 942282 943532 944666 944831 945443 1040391 1040415 1041478 1042250 1042663 1042664 1042665 1042669 1042677 1143123 1144211 1145077 1145684 1146119 1147041 1240547 1241427 1242129 1242645 1243802 1243954 1244189 1245024 1245604 1246054 1246180 1343405 1343556 1344028 1344292 1344459 1345527 1346103 1346649 1440443 1441169 1442254 1442805 645372

Distribution Pattern:

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.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated