FDA Recall Terminated

FlexTray Procedure Delivery System Endopath Bariatric Surgery Tray, Product #FBW24.

Recall: Z-0216-04 · Initiated November 25, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0216-04
Event Number
27763
Firm
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
FEI Number
1527736
Product Code
LFL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
November 25, 2003
Posted
December 17, 2003
Terminated
May 9, 2012
Address
4545 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45242-2803

Description

FlexTray Procedure Delivery System Endopath Bariatric Surgery Tray, Product #FBW24.

Reason

A defective articulation band may result in improper staple formation with possible hematosis.

Action

The firm contacted their customers by FedEx on 11/25/2003. The product will be returned and destroyed.

Distribution

The product was shipped to hospitals and distributors located nationwide and worldwide.

Quantity

411