Recall of Device Recall Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    79801
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1887-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2018-03-26
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery - Product Code GCJ
  • Reason
    Use of the product with insufficient lubrication may prolong surgery due to trocar replacement. in addition, insufficient lubrication could result in a remote chance of introducing a minute particle if repeated insertions of the obturator or laparoscopic device damage the seal.
  • Action
    The firm notified customers and distributors by letter on March 26, 2018, and March 27, 2018, respectively. Customers were informed of the issue and potential risk of prolonged surgery or introduction of minute particles. Customers were instructed to: 1. Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have any products subject to this recall on hand and quarantine such product(s). 2. Remove the products subject to this recall from your inventory and communicate the issue to all relevant operating room or materials management personnel, or anyone else in your facility who needs to be informed. If any of the devices subject to this recall have been forwarded to another facility, please contact that facility to arrange return. 3. Complete the Business Reply Form confirming receipt of this notice and fax or email it to Stericycle at 1-888-965-5794 or Ethicon3546@stericycle.com within three (3) business days. Please return the BRF even if you do not have the product lot subject to this recall. 4. Customers are required to return all unused devices subject to this recall that are in their inventory immediately. 5. To return unused devices subject to this recall photocopy the completed BRF, place it in the box with the subject product(s), and affix the pre-paid authorized shipping label included with this recall notification letter. Distributors were instructed to: 1. Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have the product lot subject to this recall on hand and quarantine such product(s). 2. Remove the product lot subject to this recall and communicate the issue to all relevant materials management personnel, or anyone else in your facility who needs to be informed. 3. Complete the Business Reply Form confirming receipt of this notice and fax or email it to Stericycle at 1-888-965-5794 or Ethicon3546@stericycle.com within three (3) business days. Please return the BRF even if you do not have the product lot subject to this rec

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Lots P4TD1E R4001U R4052P
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide domestic distribution, including PR. International distribution to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Japan, and Argentina.
  • Product Description
    5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Bladeless Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 150mm shaft length, 2B5XT
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc, 4545 Creek Rd, Blue Ash OH 45242-2803
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA