Z-2179-2015Class II

Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 18S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective...

Name: Z-2179-2015 Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 18S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective...
Creator: American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley
Published: 2015-05-28
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley / initiated 2015-05-28 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

FDA source

American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley began a recall of Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 18S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex... on 2015-05-28. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization methods and the methods defined in instructions for use (IFU) for the Sureflex Reusable Fibers and the Reusable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories do not...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2179-2015
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2015-05-28
Posted: 2015-07-21
Terminated: 2016-01-19
Recalling firm: American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley
Product: Tool, Stripper W/BLD, 18S, Autoclavable; The Fiber Stripper is a tool provided for stripping the protective jacket off the end of an Endostat or SureFlex Fiber. The Fiber Stripper does not come in to direct contact with the patient. It is available in several sizes, corresponding to the Endostat or SureFlex Fiber core diameter size.
Product code: GEX Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Reason for recall: validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization methods and the methods defined in instructions for use (IFU) for the Sureflex Reusable Fibers and the Reusable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories do not meet the new guidance on qualifying reusable products
Root cause tag: labeling and UDI
FDA root cause: Reprocessing Controls
Action: Urgent Medical Device Field notification letters were sent on June 9, 2015. Translation for countries out of the US will be conducted. Communications are being coordinated by the Prostate Health QA Director. Urgent Medical Device Field notification Letters advised customers of the issue and list all affected products with name and model numbers. Any SureFlex Reuseable Fibers which have not been used but are in inventory and with the 3 year shelf life should be returned as per instructions enclosed. Any of the SureFlex devices in inventory that have been used should be discarded or returned. All Reuseable Stripper and Cleaver Accessories that have not been used should be returned. Used devices should be destroyed or returned. Questions to 1-408-456-3320. The Acknowledgement form should be completed and returned.
Quantity in commerce: 16,710 total affected devices
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the countries of: Argentina France Morocco, South Africa, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Austria, Greece, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Guatemala, Norway, Switzerland, Bolivia, India, Panama, Thailand, Brazil, Ireland, Peru, Turkey, Canada, Israel, Poland, United Kingdom, Chile, Italy, Portugal, United States, Colombia, Korea, Qatar, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Lebanon, Romania, Finland, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.
Product codes and lots: Model 80-1 0005-002; All product manufactured from April 8, 2012 to April 8, 2015

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2179-2015
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2156-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2157-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2158-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2159-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2160-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2161-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2162-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2163-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2164-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2165-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2166-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2167-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2168-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2169-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2170-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2171-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2172-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2173-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2174-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2175-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2176-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2177-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2178-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2179-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2180-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2181-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2182-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2183-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2184-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2185-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2186-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21
Z-2187-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-07-29	2015-07-21

Product code GEX

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)