Stryker Endoscopy: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1831-2015)

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:

SERFAS 90 degree Energy Probe, Part Number 279-350-101; SERFAS Energy Probes are indicated for arthroscopic procedures of the knee, shoulder, ankle, hip, elbow and wrist. Specifically, the probes are used for resection, ablation and coagulation of soft tissue, as well as the hemostasis of blood vessels.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 3, 2015

Date Posted: July 1, 2015

Recall Number: Z-1831-2015

Event ID: 71385

Reason for Recall:

Stryker Endoscopy is recalling all non expired SERFAS 90 degree Energy Probes due to reports of fragments of the probe breaking off into the patient.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 22,063 devices

Code Information:

Part number 279-350-101; All non expired product; lot numbers 13128AE2 through 14337AE2.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to US Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated