Ethicon Endo-Surgery Ethicon Endo-Surgery Endopath ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, 35mm Standard, Product #ATB35. Recall
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Product
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Endopath ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, 35mm Standard, Product #ATB35.
Brand
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: T4VP02, T4VU1R, T4VV8G, T4VY38, T4W14P, T4W31X, T4W40L, T4W49R, T4W78J, T4W94K, T4W94L, T4WD1Z, T4WE79, T4WG29, T4WH7T, T4WP20, T4WP6M, T4WR1U, T4WV5C, T4WV5D, T4WX38, T4WY96, T4WY9P, T4WZ5H, T4X06W, T4X19X, T4X19Y, T4X21T, T4X54V, T4X84D, T4XC4X, T4XC4Y, T4XD42, T4XD46, T4XE9P, T4XF1L, T4XM0T, T4XM0U, T4XN1K, T4XV2R, T4XV2T, T4XW1U, T4XW1V, T4XZ65, T4Y28Z, T4Y465, T4Y466, T4Y77P, T4Y801.
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: T4VP02, T4VU1R, T4VV8G, T4VY38, T4W14P, T4W31X, T4W40L, T4W49R, T4W78J, T4W94K, T4W94L, T4WD1Z, T4WE79, T4WG29, T4WH7T, T4WP20, T4WP6M, T4WR1U, T4WV5C, T4WV5D, T4WX38, T4WY96, T4WY9P, T4WZ5H, T4X06W, T4X19X, T4X19Y, T4X21T, T4X54V, T4X84D, T4XC4X, T4XC4Y, T4XD42, T4XD46, T4XE9P, T4XF1L, T4XM0T, T4XM0U, T4XN1K, T4XV2R, T4XV2T, T4XW1U, T4XW1V, T4XZ65, T4Y28Z, T4Y465, T4Y466, T4Y77P, T4Y801.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is recalling Ethicon Endo-Surgery Endopath ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, 35mm Standard, Product due to A defective articulation band may result in improper staple formation with possible hematosis.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
A defective articulation band may result in improper staple formation with possible hematosis.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm contacted their customers by FedEx on 11/25/2003. The product will be returned and destroyed.
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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