Stryker Endoscopy: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0745-2015)

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, 5MM X 45CM, INSERT, METZENBAUM CURVED SCISSORS, LONG JAW, P/N 0250080752 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-0745-2015

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 total

Code Information:

746408 747142 845875 940107 940552 941833 942255 942256 944713 945228 945461 1041190 1041283 1043509 1044111 1044454 1045072 1140656 1142163 1142392 1144392 1146665 1241509 1242134 1245452 1246141 1340473 1341517 1342144 1342746 1343304 1343421 1343421E 1343726 1343726E 1344274 1346418 1346418E 1346692 1346692E 1440956 1442536 1443406

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