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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

-ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, (Blue) w/o Staples 35mm. REF ATB35 Lot 122300. -Ligaclip MCA Multiple Clip Applier, 20 Small Clips Small. REF MCS20 Lot 122300. - Ethicon Pistol Grip, Fixed Head Skin Stapler, Multi-Directional Release, (Grey) 35W. REF PXW35 Lot 122309 and Lot 123263. -Proximate Linear Cutter, w/o Staples 75mm. REF TLC75 Lot 122490 -Ethicon Proximate Plus MD, Skin Stapler Regular. REF PMR35 Lot 122753. -Proximate Plus, Rotating Head, Skin Stapler (White) Wide. REF PRW35 Lot 122406. - Ethicon PROXIMATE PLUS, Skin Stapler, Pistol Grip, Fixed Head, Multi-Directional Release, (Grey) Regular. REF PXR35 Lot 122675 and Lot 123263. -TX Reloadable Linear Stapler 3.5mm Leg, w/o Staples 60mm. Ref. TX60B Lot 122490 Manual surgical instrument for general use

Z-1625-2013

May 03, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.
Event
Event 65205
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
13
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1625-2013

Official wording

Reason: The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

Code information: 122300, 123263, 122490, 122753, 122406, 122675, 122309

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised