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Spetzler-Malis 6770-200-005Recalls & reported problems

Stryker Corporation · Disposable Dual Irrigating Bipolar Forceps, Non-Stick, · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327300185), received between Jun 10, 2020 and Sep 20, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Deliver Energy” (1 report).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Sep 11, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

    An error was identified on the expiration date of the product label. The shelf life for the products impacted is 36 months (3 years) however the product label represents a 54 month (4.5 year) shelf life.

    Z-0248-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Failure to Deliver Energy1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 20, 2021Failure to Deliver Energy; Failure to Deliver Energy

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE BI-POLAR FORCEPS WAS DIFFICULT TO COAGULATE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AND NO DELAYS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12495873 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 10, 2020Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BI-POLAR FORCEPS WAS USED IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND IT WAS NOTED THAT AFTER THE PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE WAS PAST ITS EXPIRATION DATE. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES AND NO DELAYS AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10139293 ↗

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