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Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc recalls ENDOPATH ECHELON" Vascular White Reload for Advanced Placement Tip, Product Usage: The instruments have application
Recalled May 27, 2015 · FDA recall Z-1641-2015 · Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Hazard
During an internal inspection of the production process the firm discovered an issue which may cause the cartridge to deploy an incomplete staple line. · FDA Class II
Units
6,744 devices
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA & WI and the country of Hong Kong.
Description
During an internal inspection of the production process the firm discovered an issue which may cause the cartridge to deploy an incomplete staple line.
Product
ENDOPATH ECHELON" Vascular White Reload for Advanced Placement Tip, Product Usage: The instruments have application in multiple open or minimally invasive general, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic and pediatric surgical procedures.
Manufacturer(s)
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →