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…
There is the potential for incomplete staple line formation during the firing sequence, without most or all staples, which may lead to insufficient tissue apposition that could require…
An internal component may be cracked and become lodged behind the energy button potentially resulting in continuous activation of the device, may result in burns
An internal component may be cracked and become lodged behind the energy button potentially resulting in continuous activation of the device, may result in burns
A potential exists that certain LIGAMAX devices within the impacted lots may have small holes in the Tyvek lidding which could result in a breach of sterility.
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 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 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 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…
Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler may have been assembled without a washer, this may potentially cause bleeding or soft tissue injury during use as the device may not fully cut when fired
Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler may have been assembled without a washer, this may potentially cause bleeding or soft tissue injury during use as the device may not fully cut when fired
Class IIFDA: TerminatedEthicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
Understanding this recall history
This page summarizes recall records in which the official source identifies Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. as the recalling firm or manufacturer. The number of records should not be treated as a safety rating or a measure of company size, because recall counts depend on product mix, reporting periods and how government records are organized.
Compare the dates, categories and classifications together rather than relying on the total alone. Open an individual record for the recalled product, reason, distribution details and current instructions available from the source.