Ethicon recalls ECHELON LINEAR Cutters Reload 80mm Blue devices shipped unsterilized. These surgical tools may cause infection if used without proper sterilization.
The devices were shipped unsterilized.
Ethicon is recalling ECHELON LINE: 80mm Blue surgical cutters that were shipped unsterilized. Using these devices without proper sterilization could lead to infections.
The devices were shipped without proper sterilization. This means they could carry harmful bacteria or contaminants if used in surgical procedures without being sterilized first.
Surgical professionals who use these cutters for procedures like transection or anastomoses. Patients at risk if the unsterilized devices are used during surgery.
Check for the product name 'ECHELON LINEAR Cutters Reload 80 mm Blue', product number GLC80, and lot number 904C12. These devices were sold by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
Identify the product name, product number GLC80, and lot number 904C12 to confirm if your device is recalled.
The devices were shipped unsterilized, which could lead to infection if used without proper sterilization.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check with Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc for guidance.
The recall indicates a risk of infection from unsterilized devices, but no mention of serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0147-2026 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-0147-2026 from Ethicon. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
