ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 280mm shaft, Product Code PCEE60A
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FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0201-2020.
The staplers may contain an out of specification anvil component within the jaw of the device. This condition may lead to malformed staples, which can compromise staple line integrity. If the staple line is compromised, there is a potential risk of prolonged surgery, postoperative anastomotic leak, hemorrhage, hemorrhagic shock, additional surgical intervention, or death.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0201-2020.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0201-2020.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
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Ethicon Endo-surgery Inc Recall FAQ
Ethicon Endo-surgery Inc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 280mm shaft, Product Code PCEE60A. The notice was published on October 3, 2019 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 255 units are potentially affected.