Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Tool Recalled by American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley Due to validation data related to cleaning instructions and sterilization...

Date: May 28, 2015
Company: American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley directly.

Affected Products

Tool, StripperW/BLD, 10S, 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.

Quantity: 16,710 total affected devices

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley

American Medical Systems Innovation Center - Silicon Valley has 32 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report