Ethicon recalls disposable curved circular staplers that may create staples not meeting height specifications, risking malformed staples during surgery.
There is a potential for the devices to create staples that do not meet formed staple height specifications which can result in malformed staples.
Ethicon is recalling disposable curved circular staplers used in surgeries that might create staples too short or too long. This could lead to improper surgical connections and potential complications.
The staplers might produce staples that don't meet the required height specifications. This could cause malformed staples during surgical procedures, potentially leading to improper connections between tissues.
Surgical teams using Ethicon disposable curved circular staplers (CCS25, CCS29) for procedures involving the alimentary tract are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with these staplers may be at risk of improper connections.
Check for the model numbers CCS25 or CCS29 on the stapler. These devices are used for surgeries involving the alimentary tract, such as end-to-end or side-to-side connections.
Look for model numbers CCS25 or CCS29 on the stapler.
The staplers may create staples that do not meet formed staple height specifications, which could result in malformed staples during surgery.
Malformed staples could lead to improper connections between tissues during surgery, potentially causing complications.
Check for model numbers CCS25 or CCS29 on the stapler, which are used for procedures involving the alimentary tract.
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Subject: Recall Z-0672-2018 — Ethicon Ethicon Hello, I own a Ethicon that is covered by recall Z-0672-2018 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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