Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

EliteCore Full Core Biopsy Device. EliteCore 18G Recalled by Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation Due to Potential for the device cannula to overthrow past...

Date: April 24, 2015
Company: Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
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 Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation directly.

Affected Products

EliteCore Full Core Biopsy Device. EliteCore 18G, 20cm with and without HiLiter tip, 15 cm with and without HiLiter tip, and 10 cm with and without HiLiter tip.

Quantity: 1,420 Units

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential for the device cannula to overthrow past the intended length.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation has 161 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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