Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc recalls ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 440mm shaft, Product Code PLEE60A

Recall date

October 3, 2019

Source

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

Recall number

Z-0202-2020

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

Sold / distributed

Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide. Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.

Why it was recalled

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.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 440mm shaft, Product Code PLEE60A