Ethicon recalls HARMONICHD 1000i Shears (36cm shaft) due to potential internal component cracking causing continuous activation and burns. Affected units have specific product codes and lot numbers.
An internal component may be cracked and become lodged behind the energy button potentially resulting in continuous activation of the device, may result in burns
Ethicon is recalling HARMONICHD 1000i Shears with a 36cm shaft length because an internal part might crack and get stuck behind the energy button. This could cause the device to stay on continuously, leading to burns. The recall affects specific product codes and lot numbers.
An internal component may crack and become lodged behind the energy button, causing the device to activate continuously. This continuous activation can lead to burns on the user or patient.
Medical professionals using the shears for soft tissue incisions during surgery are most at risk. The recall applies to specific product codes and lot numbers listed in the notice.
Check for product codes starting with HARHD36 and lot numbers like U94Y9V, U95C2A, or others listed in the recall notice. The shears are intended for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired.
Identify the product code and lot number on the shears to confirm if they are affected by this recall.
An internal component may crack and become lodged behind the energy button, causing continuous activation and potential burns.
Check the product code and lot number to see if they are affected. The recall notice lists specific product codes and lot numbers that need attention.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for the recalled shears.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2356-2021 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-2356-2021 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.
