# FDA recall Z-1099-2020

> **Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-01-13.

## Product

Telescopic Uncoated (Push  Button), Product No. SHK TSPL. The product is a Bovie pencil that is 75 inches long compressed, with a telescoping shaft. UDI GTIN 37613327466332

## Reason for recall

Hairline fractures in a component could allow electrical current to arc out of the device, resulting in a burn to the patient and/or user.

## Distribution

Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Netherlands and Australia.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1099-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-01-13
- **Report date:** 2020-02-12
- **Termination date:** 2021-08-10

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Portage, MI, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1099-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1099-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1099-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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