Ethicon recalls HARMONIC ACE Shears with possible unintended activation. Learn product details, affected models, and safety steps to avoid risks during medical procedures.
The devices may have been assembled with an internal component that may cause continuous or inadvertent activation of the device.
Ethicon is recalling HARMONIC ACE Shears that may activate unexpectedly during use. This could cause injury if the device operates without the user intending it, especially during delicate surgical procedures.
The shears may activate unintentionally due to an internal component assembly issue. This could lead to unintended cutting or thermal injury during surgery if the device operates without the user's control.
Surgical teams and medical professionals using the HARMONIC ACE Shears for procedures like soft tissue incisions. Those with the specific product codes listed are most at risk.
Check for the product code HAR23 on the shears. The specific models include P9125C, P93T5J, P93T5K, and other codes listed in the recall notice. These shears are used for soft tissue incisions in various medical procedures.
Look for the product code HAR23 on the shears to confirm if they are affected.
Reach out to Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc for further guidance on the recall and potential remedies.
The shears may have an internal component that causes unintended activation, potentially leading to unintended cutting or thermal injury during surgery.
These shears are used for soft tissue incisions in procedures like plastic, pediatric, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, and orthopedic surgeries where bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are needed.
Check for the product code HAR23 on the shears. Affected models include P9125C, P93T5J, P93T5K, and other codes listed in the recall notice.
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Subject: Recall Z-2048-2018 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-2048-2018 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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