Ethicon recalls curved intraluminal staplers (Model ECS25A) 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 Endoscopic Curved Intraluminal Stapler model ECS25A (25 mm diameter) because it may not fire properly to form complete staples. This could lead to improper tissue sealing during surgery. Affected units were sold between February 2023 and March 2024.
The stapler may not fire with enough force to break the washer and fully form staples. This could result in incomplete tissue sealing during surgery, potentially causing leaks or complications.
Surgical teams using the Ethicon Endo-Surgery Intraluminal Stapler model ECS25A for procedures involving tissue attachment. Surgeons and surgical staff are most at risk during procedures where the stapler is used.
Check for the model number ECS25A on the stapler. The product was sold between February 2023 and March 2024. The 25 mm diameter size is specific to this recall.
Look for the model number ECS25A and 25 mm diameter on the stapler.
The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples, which could lead to incomplete tissue sealing during surgery.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if you have the model ECS25A.
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-1272-2019 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-1272-2019 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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