—#163470

Product

5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Bladeless Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 75mm shaft length, 2B5ST

FDA product code: GCJ — Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers: K032676
Affected lot / code info: Lots P4T745 P4T88Y P4T906 P4T91H P4TA60 P4TC8M P4TD0G P4TD2K R40015 R4011E R4025E R4035E R4042Z R4047X R4065E

Why it was recalled

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.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

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

Recalling firm

Firm: Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Address: 4545 Creek Rd, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242-2803

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide domestic distribution, including PR. International distribution to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Japan, and Argentina.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2018-03-26
Terminated: 2020-04-08
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #163470. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.