Z-1888-2018 Class II Terminated
FDA device recall Z-1888-2018 was initiated by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc on Mar 26, 2018 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Use of the product with insufficient lubrication may prolong surgery due to trocar replacement. In addition, insufficient lubrication could result in a remote chance of introducing a minute particle… The recall status is terminated (terminated Apr 8, 2020). Affected quantity: 95233.
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- May 23, 2018
- Initiation Date
- Mar 26, 2018
- Termination Date
- Apr 8, 2020
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 95233
Product Description
5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Universal Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 100mm shaft length, 2CB5LT
Reason for Recall
Use of the product with insufficient lubrication may prolong surgery due to trocar replacement. In addition, insufficient lubrication could result in a remote chance of introducing a minute particle if repeated insertions of the obturator or laparoscopic device damage the seal.
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide domestic distribution, including PR. International distribution to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Japan, and Argentina.
Code Information
Lots P4T636 P4T63G P4T689 P4T708 P4T86Z P4T882 P4T89N P4T97L P4T994 P4TA0T P4TA17 P4TA55 P4TA70 P4TA7R P4TC53 P4TC7X P4TC87 P4TC8U P4TC93 P4TD1Y R4003L R40048 R4005Z R4010L R4012F R40142 R4020P R4021H R4027N R4042X R4045N R4046X R4054H
Source
- Dataset
- openFDA device recall enforcement reports
- FDA record
- This recall in openFDA (JSON)
- Enforcement Report
- Search FDA's Enforcement Report for Z-1888-2018
- openFDA file date
- Oct 26, 2026
- Loaded by RegDataLab
- Oct 27, 2026