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Ligamax 5 mm Endoscopic Multiple Clip Applier

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: November 7, 2019 Ethicon Endo-Surgery Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Product Code: 11EL5ML Lot Numbers: T93X4R, T93X9D, T93Y2Z, T93Y70, T93Y96, T93Z52, T93Z76, T9401C, T9408F, T94118, T9416M, T9422K, T9426Z, T94402, T94536, T94567, T9461M, T94667, T94721, T94758, T94807, T9484Y, T9487J, T9491A T94A9K, T94C2Z, T94C8N, T94D2N, T94E66, T94F3C, T94F7F, T94G99 T94H1N, T94H78
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Reason for Recall:
A potential exists that certain LIGAMAX devices within the impacted lots may have small holes in the Tyvek lidding which could result in a breach of sterility.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Ligamax 5 mm Endoscopic Multiple Clip Applier

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Product Code: 11EL5ML Lot Numbers: T93X4R, T93X9D, T93Y2Z, T93Y70, T93Y96, T93Z52, T93Z76, T9401C, T9408F, T94118, T9416M, T9422K, T9426Z, T94402, T94536, T94567, T9461M, T94667, T94721, T94758, T94807, T9484Y, T9487J, T9491A T94A9K, T94C2Z, T94C8N, T94D2N, T94E66, T94F3C, T94F7F, T94G99 T94H1N, T94H78

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0656-2020

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Class I - Dangerous

Firm has received an increase in reports regarding inadvertent instrument lockout during surgical procedures involving the device. If lockout occurs, the device will momentarily activate but will not cut or staple tissue, and additional steps will be required to open it and remove it from tissue. If user is unable to remove the device from the tissue, potential harms to patient include surgical delay, bleeding/hemorrhage, life threatening hemorrhage/hemorrhagic shock, and conversion to open therapy. Two adverse events received, including one patient death.

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