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FDA Device recall Z-1098-2020

Telescopic Smoke Evac Pencil, PB, Coated, Product No. SHKTSPCL. The product is a Bovie pencil that is 75 inches long compressed, with a tel…

On 2020-02-12 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Telescopic Smoke Evac Pencil, PB, Coated, Product No. SHKTSPCL. The product is a Bovie pencil that is 75 inches long compressed, with a tel… by Stryker Instruments Div, citing 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.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1098-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-01-13
Published2020-02-12
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyStryker Instruments Div
DistributionUS

Product

Telescopic Smoke Evac Pencil, PB, Coated, Product No. SHKTSPCL. The product is a Bovie pencil that is 75 inches long compressed, with a telescoping shaft. UDI GTIN 37613327466332

Reason

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.

Identifiers

code_info1923011, 1923050, 1924004, 1924005, 1924015, 1929038, 1929039, 1929055

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1098-2020%22

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