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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Endopath ETS-FLEX Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, VASCULAR/THIN 35MM

Z-2174-2017

March 31, 2017

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Event
Event 76921
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
792 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2174-2017

Official wording

Reason: There is a risk that the pinion gear in the device could fail under extreme use cases.

Code information: N91U0W, N91U0X, N91L2P, N91N1J, and N91N2G

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution. The previously recalled products were distributed to the following countries: China, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    There is a risk that the pinion gear in the device could fail under extreme use cases.