Ethicon recalls specific endoscopic staplers (Model ECS29A) that may not form complete staples due to insufficient firing stroke. Affected units were sold between February 2023 and March 2024. Consumers should contact Ethicon for details.
The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Ethicon recalls endoscopic curved intraluminal staplers (Model ECS29A) that may not form complete staples because the firing stroke is too short. This could lead to improper tissue sealing during surgery, potentially causing leaks or complications.
The staplers may have a firing stroke that doesn't fully break the washer, leading to incomplete staple formation. This could cause tissue leaks or improper sealing during surgery, increasing the risk of complications.
Surgical professionals using the specific model (ECS29A) for endoscopic procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these staplers may face complications if staples are incomplete.
Check for the model number ECS29A on the stapler. Affected units were sold between February 2023 and March 2024. The product is used in endoscopic surgical procedures.
Reach out to Ethicon Endo-Surgery for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled stapler.
The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples, which could lead to improper tissue sealing during surgery.
The affected model is the Endoscopic Curved Intraluminal Stapler, 29 mm diameter, Model ECS29A.
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-1273-2019 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-1273-2019 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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