Strong Forceps Fenestrated (Stryker) – Instrument Use Parameters (2014)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
PKG, STRONG FORCEPS, FENESTRATED, P/N 0250080320. 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 function
Brand
Stryker Endoscopy
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
840362 842132 847517 1040110 1040420 1042259 1042934 1045030 1045283 1046905 1141972 1143003 1144487 1145075 1145230 1145347 1147038 1240535 1242461 1243537
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling PKG, STRONG FORCEPS, FENESTRATED, P/N 0250080320. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for due to The parameters provided in the Laparoscopic Manual Instruments Instructions for Use (IFU 1000-401-070 Revision G or prior) do not support the unwrappe. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 19, 2026