Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

PROXIMATE Skin Stapler. PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model PRR35) Recalled by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc Due to The device may have a non-conforming component that...

Date: August 12, 2014
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

PROXIMATE Skin Stapler. PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model PRR35), PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler (Model PXR35), Bulk/Non-Sterile PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model CK 117), and Bulk/Non-Sterile PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler (Model CK 158). Skin stapler for use in a single patient, which is designed to apply rectangular stainless steel staples for routine wound closure.

Quantity: 42,798

Why Was This Recalled?

The device may have a non-conforming component that may cause the device to fire an unformed staple.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 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