Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0758-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. |
| Report date | Feb 6, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Quantity | 58,338 Instruments |
| Location | Cincinnati, OH, United States |
Official product description
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. The ENSEAL G2 Tissue Sealers are indicated for bipolar coagulation and mechanical transection of tissue during laparoscopic and open procedures. Model Numbers: NSLG2C14 NSLG2C25 NSLG2C35 NSLG2C45 NSLG2514 NSLG2S25 NSLG2S35 NSLGS545
Why the product was recalled
Potential for self activation while the device is in use, which may result in unintended thermal damage.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, & WV. and the countries Arab Emirates, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, India, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Thailand, Turkey & Vietnam.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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