FDA Recall Terminated

Endopath Probe Plus II, Curved Dissector Electrode, 5mm shaft, 34 cm length, hollow tip electrode, Code EPS04.

Recall: Z-0921-06 · Initiated April 20, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0921-06
Event Number
35228
Firm
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
FEI Number
1527736
Product Code
GCJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
April 20, 2006
Posted
May 31, 2006
Terminated
September 26, 2012
Address
4545 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45242-2803

Description

Endopath Probe Plus II, Curved Dissector Electrode, 5mm shaft, 34 cm length, hollow tip electrode, Code EPS04.

Reason

There is the possibility of a seal void in the Probe Plus packaging which may have compromised the sterility of the device.

Action

The recalling firm sent a recall letter by United Parcel Services to all consignees for delivery to each consignee on 4/24/06. The letter requested subaccount address return information to the recalling firm.

Distribution

The recalled product was distributed throughout the United States and to foreign consignees including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Quantity

48cases/6 devices per case.