Z-2048-2018 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc — Blue Ash, OH

FDA device recall Z-2048-2018 was initiated by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc on May 3, 2018 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The devices may have been assembled with an internal component that may cause continuous or inadvertent activation of the device. The recall status is terminated (terminated Nov 25, 2019). Affected quantity: 25657.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Jun 6, 2018
Initiation Date
May 3, 2018
Termination Date
Nov 25, 2019
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
25657

Product Description

HARMONIC ACE Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology, 5mm Diameter / 23cm Length / Curved, Product Code HAR23, GTIN 10705036014430 Product Usage: The HARMONIC ACE¿ Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology are indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers and steel scalpels in general, plastic, pediatric, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, exposure to orthopedic structures (such as spine and joint space) and other open and endoscopic procedures.

Reason for Recall

The devices may have been assembled with an internal component that may cause continuous or inadvertent activation of the device.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide. The devices were distributed to the following foreign countries: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, UK, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, Uruguay, Vietnam.

Code Information

P9125C, P93T5J, P93T5K, P93V06, P93W4Y, P93Y4A, P93W8A, P9400F, P9409V, P94A93, P94A94, P94C8R, P94G1W, P91F4A, P91F86, P93M3W, P93W0A, P93Z4X, P93Z96, P94E6U, P94H32, P94H9V, P94J28

Source

Dataset
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FDA record
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openFDA file date
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