Ethicon recalls curved intraluminal staplers (model CDH33A) that may not form staples correctly due to insufficient firing stroke. Affected units were sold between December 2022 and March 2024.
The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.
Ethicon is recalling curved intraluminal staplers (model CDH33A) that may not form staples properly. This could lead to incomplete tissue sealing during surgery, potentially causing leaks or complications.
The staplers may not have enough force to break the washer and form complete staples. This could result in incomplete tissue sealing during surgery, potentially causing leaks or complications.
Surgical professionals using the model CDH33A staplers for procedures involving tissue attachment. The risk is highest for those performing surgeries where precise staple formation is critical.
Check for the model CDH33A with a 33 mm diameter. These staplers were sold between December 2022 and March 2024.
Identify if your stapler is model CDH33A with a 33 mm diameter.
Reach out to Ethicon Endo-Surgery for further guidance on the recall.
The recall indicates a potential issue with staple formation, but the product is not unsafe for normal use. Affected units should be checked for the specific model and date range.
Check for the model CDH33A with a 33 mm diameter. Affected units were sold between December 2022 and March 2024.
Contact Ethicon Endo-Surgery directly for further instructions. There is no immediate action required beyond verification.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ethicon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1270-2019 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-1270-2019 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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