Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc recalls Disposable Curved Circular Staplers Product Usage: Staplers have application throughout the alimentary tract for end-to…

Recall date

October 23, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0672-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

Sold / distributed

China

Why it was recalled

There is a potential for the devices to create staples that do not meet formed staple height specifications which can result in malformed staples.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Disposable Curved Circular Staplers Product Usage: Staplers have application throughout the alimentary tract for end-to-end, end-to-side, and side-to-side anastomoses.