ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0213-04 ยท KOG

Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Endopath ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, 35mm Vascular/Thin, Product #ATW35.

DateDec 17, 2003 (initiated Nov 25, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonA defective articulation band may result in improper staple formation with possible hematosis.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionThe firm contacted their customers by FedEx on 11/25/2003. The product will be returned and destroyed.
Quantity49,395
DistributionThe product was shipped to hospitals and distributors located nationwide and worldwide.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K020779PROXIMATE AND ENDOPATH LINEAR CUTTERS AND STAPLERS
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Jun 5, 2002
K961390ENDOPATH ETS LINEAR/ETS-FLEX ARTICULATING LINEAR ENDOSCOPIC CUTTER
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Jun 25, 1996