Ethicon recalls 33mm curved intraluminal staplers (Model ECS33A) due to potential insufficient firing stroke causing incomplete staple formation. Affected units were sold between February 2023 and March 2024.
The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Ethicon is recalling its 33mm curved intraluminal staplers (Model ECS33A) because they might not fire properly, leading to incomplete staple formation. This could cause surgical complications if used during procedures.
The staplers may not fire with enough force to break the washer and form complete staples. This could lead to improper tissue sealing during surgery, potentially causing leaks or other complications.
Surgical professionals using the model ECS33A staplers for endoscopic procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these staplers may face complications from incomplete staple formation.
Check for the model number ECS33A on the stapler. The product was sold between February 2023 and March 2024. The 33mm diameter is specific to this recall.
Identify the model number and expiration date range to confirm if your stapler is affected.
The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples, which could lead to surgical complications.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Ethicon Endo-Surgery directly for guidance.
These staplers were sold between February 2023 and March 2024.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1274-2019 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-1274-2019 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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