FDA recall record

Ethicon Endo-Surgery ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus Stapler-intended for transection, resection recall — FDA Z-2326-2021

Mislabeled: Labeled on the package as 60mm contains 45mm devices

Class IIclassification
Z-2326-2021official record ID
Aug 25, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2326-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmEthicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
Report dateAug 25, 2021
Recall initiation dateJun 3, 2021
Quantity763 eaches
LocationBlue Ash, OH, United States

Official product description

ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus Stapler-intended for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses. The instruments have application in multiple open or minimally invasive general, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, and pediatric surgical procedures. Product Code: PSEE60A

Why the product was recalled

Mislabeled: Labeled on the package as 60mm contains 45mm devices

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MD, WA and the countries of Belgium, China, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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