Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
2 federal recalls on file. We monitor every CPSC, FDA, USDA, and NHTSA notice for Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc and translate it into plain English — free weekly digest, optional same-day alerts.
- 2025-10-22FDA-DeviceClass IIECHELON LINEAR Cutters Reload 80 mm Blue, intended for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses, Product Number GLC80
The devices were shipped unsterilized.
- 2025-05-28FDA-DeviceClass IEndopath Echelon Vascular White Reload for Advanced Placement Tip (35mm, 4 row); Product code VASECR35
Firm has received an increase in reports regarding inadvertent instrument lockout during surgical procedures involving the device. If lockout occurs, the device will momentarily activate but will not cut or staple tissue, and additional steps will be required to open it and remove it from tissue. If user is unable to remove the device from the tissue, potential harms to patient include surgical delay, bleeding/hemorrhage, life threatening hemorrhage/hemorrhagic shock, and conversion to open therapy. Two adverse events received, including one patient death.
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