FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

ENDOPATH ECHELON 45mm RELOADS WITH GRIPPING SURFACE TECHNOLOGY (GST), ECHELON Endopath Stapler, Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reload (+Gripping Surface technology), 45MM WHITE VASCULAR/THIN, Product No. GST45W

Recall: Z-0834-2024 · Reported February 7, 2024

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0834-2024
Event ID
93735
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
February 7, 2024
Initiation Date
December 11, 2023
Classification Date
January 26, 2024
Address
4545 Creek Rd, Blue Ash, OH, 45242-2803, United States

Description

ENDOPATH ECHELON 45mm RELOADS WITH GRIPPING SURFACE TECHNOLOGY (GST), ECHELON Endopath Stapler, Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reload (+Gripping Surface technology), 45MM WHITE VASCULAR/THIN, Product No. GST45W

Reason

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 surgical intervention. This may result in bleeding, prolonged surgery, or surgical delay.

Code Info

UDI-DI 10705036014928 Lots 442C02 and 442C03

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada and Brazil.

Quantity

22,616 (US), 4,476 (OUS)