Reported May 23, 2018 · Terminated
5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Bladeless Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 75mm shaft length, 2B5ST
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc · 4545 Creek Rd · Blue Ash, OH · 45242-2803
Is this the product you have?
5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview TechnologyBladeless Trocar with Stability Sleeve5mm75mm shaft length2B5ST
- Lot codes and dates
- Lots
P4T745P4T88YP4T906P4T91HP4TA60P4TC8MP4TD0GP4TD2KR40015R4011ER4025ER4035ER4042ZR4047XR4065E
- Lots
- Amount recalled
- 14873
This recall covers 5 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 4 are below.
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
- PR
Why it was recalled
Use of the product with insufficient lubrication may prolong surgery due to trocar replacement. In addition, insufficient lubrication could result in a remote chance of introducing a minute particle if repeated insertions of the obturator or laparoscopic device damage the seal.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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