Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter Recalled by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc Due to Quality control identified a component issue where the...

Date: July 15, 2016
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

Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, ATB35. Standard 35 MM. The ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter has application in general, gynecologic, urologic, and thoracic surgery for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses

Quantity: 105

Why Was This Recalled?

Quality control identified a component issue where the pinion gear in the device could fail under extreme use cases. If this condition occurs, staples will be formed past the cut line and the device can be opened and removed from the patient. The firing stroke may be interrupted and the knife may not fully return to the home position potentially exposing the healthcare professional to a sharps injury.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 37 states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, RI, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI, DC

Affected (37 states)Not affected

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