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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

HARMONICHD 1000i Shears (36cm Shaft Length)-indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. Product Code: HARHD36

Reported: September 1, 2021 Initiated: July 20, 2021 #Z-2356-2021

Product Description

HARMONICHD 1000i Shears (36cm Shaft Length)-indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. Product Code: HARHD36

Reason for Recall

An internal component may be cracked and become lodged behind the energy button potentially resulting in continuous activation of the device, may result in burns

Details

Recalling Firm
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Units Affected
68960 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Austria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates.
Location
Blue Ash, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HARMONICHD 1000i Shears (36cm Shaft Length)-indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. Product Code: HARHD36. Recalled by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. Units affected: 68960 units.
Why was this product recalled?
An internal component may be cracked and become lodged behind the energy button potentially resulting in continuous activation of the device, may result in burns
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 1, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2356-2021.