Ethicon Endo-Surgery Endopath EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter (EZ45B) Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Endopath EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter (EZ45B)
Brand
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
EZ45B: lots T4XE79, T4XF7F, V40043, V40378, V40379, V4080M, V4083P, V40C1U, V40H0Y, V40K5V, V40W6T, V40X9X, V41831, V4197Y, V41A4M, V41C3Z, V41C98, V41E71, V41F9Y, V41U9F, V41Y80, V42105, V42220, V4231R, V4262Z, V4270F, V42C7P, V42G1X, V42K0X, V42MOT, V42P6P, V42V2R, V42Y1J, V42Z8Z, V43231, V43521, V4ZE36, V4ZE39, V4ZJ35, V4ZK34, V4ZV7W, V4ZX2N.
Products Sold
EZ45B: lots T4XE79, T4XF7F, V40043, V40378, V40379, V4080M, V4083P, V40C1U, V40H0Y, V40K5V, V40W6T, V40X9X, V41831, V4197Y, V41A4M, V41C3Z, V41C98, V41E71, V41F9Y, V41U9F, V41Y80, V42105, V42220, V4231R, V4262Z, V4270F, V42C7P, V42G1X, V42K0X, V42MOT, V42P6P, V42V2R, V42Y1J, V42Z8Z, V43231, V43521, V4ZE36, V4ZE39, V4ZJ35, V4ZK34, V4ZV7W, V4ZX2N.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is recalling Endopath EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter (EZ45B) due to The product may cause an incomplete staple line to be formed and, therefore, not provide expected control of the tissue.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The product may cause an incomplete staple line to be formed and, therefore, not provide expected control of the tissue.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm sent letters, dated 11/21/04, to all consignees.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026