Stryker Endotrac EPF/EGR Hook Kit Recall: Sterile Bag Seal Risk
Stryker recalls Endotrac EPF/EGR Hook/Triangle Blade Kit (Catalogue 3056-1) due to potential compromised sterile bag seals. Affected units include specific lot numbers. Consumers should contact Stryker for details.
Lower-risk recall
The seal integrity of the sterile bag containing the kits may be compromised.
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What happened, in plain English
Stry:ker is recalling Endotrac EPF/EGR Hook/Triangle Blade Kits with catalogue number 3056-1 because the sterile bags might not seal properly. This could lead to contamination risks during medical procedures. Affected units have specific lot numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/67987-stryker-endotrac-epf-egr-hook-kit-recall-sterile-bag-seal.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/67987-stryker-endotrac-epf-egr-hook-kit-recall-sterile-bag-seal · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1849-2019
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“Stryker Endotrac EPF/EGR Hook Kit Recall: Sterile Bag Seal Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/67987-stryker-endotrac-epf-egr-hook-kit-recall-sterile-bag-seal. Based on FDA recall #Z-1849-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1849-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The sterile bags that hold the surgical kits may not seal correctly, potentially allowing contamination. This could happen during medical procedures if the kit is used without proper sterility.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using the Endotrac kits for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these kits could face contamination if the sterile bags are compromised.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for catalogue number 3056-1 on the kit packaging. Affected units include specific lot numbers: 01404 and 01478.
- Brand
Stryker- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
The products were distributed US nationwide.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1848-2019 | Endotrac ECTR Hook/Triangle Blade Kit, Catalogue Number 2056-1; Lot # 01410 | 447 |
| Z-1849-2019 | Endotrac EPF/EGR Hook/Triangle Blade Kit, Catalogue Number 3056-1; Lot #s 01404, 01478 | 1600 |
What to do — step by step
Contact Stryker
Reach out to Stryker directly for specific instructions on how to handle affected kits.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “The products were distributed US nationwide.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 17 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using the kit?
The recall does not require immediate stop use; contact Stryker for specific instructions.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1849-2019 (April 30, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1849-2019 to see it in context.
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