Stryker Endoscopy: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0775-2015)

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, 3MM INSERT, METZENBAUM, CURVED, LONG SCISSORS, 29CM, P/N 0250282047 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-0775-2015

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:

641233 643821 646578 745840 747065 747483 841599 845879 846472 847843 944821 945742 946006 1040532 1040542 1042101 1042528 1042785 1042786 1042793 1042794 1046582 1141967 1144235 1145631 1240544 1242137 1245020 1344991 1344992 1345226 1346216 1441375 1441649 1442172

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