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FlexTray"Procedure Delivery System ENDOPATH; FBW67XL, FD064, FDB15, TGL45XL, XBB02B, XBB58S, XBB59S, XLB01B, XLB50S, XPD

FDA device recall Z-2164-2008 · posted 2008-08-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Reason for recall
The firm discovered a component production issue which may cause the cartridge to deploy an incomplete staple line.
Action taken
Firm issued an Urgent: Device Recall notification instructing the user to not use products from these lot numbers. Examine their inventory immediately to determine if they have affected product on hand and remove them from inventory. Complete the Business Reply Form and fax it back. To return affected product, copy the BRF, place in box with your product, and affix the pre-printed UPS shipping label.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FZT
Quantity affected
863 pieces
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and countries of ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CAYMAN ISLANDS, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, F
Date initiated
2008-04-24
Date posted
2008-08-25
Date terminated
2012-04-03
Location
Cincinnati, OH

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
PROXIMATE AND ENDOPATH LINEAR CUTTERS AND STAPLERS (K020779)Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.2002-06-05