Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Endopath ETS-FLEX Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter Recalled by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc Due to There is a risk that the pinion gear...

Date: March 31, 2017
Company: Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc directly.

Affected Products

Endopath ETS-FLEX Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, VASCULAR/THIN 35MM

Quantity: 792 units

Why Was This Recalled?

There is a risk that the pinion gear in the device could fail under extreme use cases.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide distribution. The previously recalled products were distributed to the following countries: China, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.

About Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc has 54 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report