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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. The ENSEAL¿ G2 Tissue Sealers are indicated for bipolar coagulation and mechanical transection of tissue during laparoscopic and open procedures. Model Numbers: NSLG2C14 NSLG2C25 NSLG2C35 NSLG2C45 NSLG2514 NSLG2S25 NSLG2S35 NSLGS545

Reported: February 6, 2013 Initiated: November 6, 2012 #Z-0758-2013

Product Description

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. The ENSEAL¿ G2 Tissue Sealers are indicated for bipolar coagulation and mechanical transection of tissue during laparoscopic and open procedures. Model Numbers: NSLG2C14 NSLG2C25 NSLG2C35 NSLG2C45 NSLG2514 NSLG2S25 NSLG2S35 NSLGS545

Reason for Recall

Potential for self activation while the device is in use, which may result in unintended thermal damage.

Details

Recalling Firm
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Units Affected
58,338 Instruments
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, & WV. and the countries Arab Emirates, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, India, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Thailand, Turkey & Vietnam.
Location
Cincinnati, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. The ENSEAL¿ G2 Tissue Sealers are indicated for bipolar coagulation and mechanical transection of tissue during laparoscopic and open procedures. Model Numbers: NSLG2C14 NSLG2C25 NSLG2C35 NSLG2C45 NSLG2514 NSLG2S25 NSLG2S35 NSLGS545. Recalled by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. Units affected: 58,338 Instruments.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for self activation while the device is in use, which may result in unintended thermal damage.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 6, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0758-2013.