Endopath Electrosurgery Probe Plus II, twelve (12) different devices, including hooks, spatulas, right angles, curved dissectors, suction/irrigation devices, accessory ports, pool/sump devices and stone retrieval cannula, packaged and sterilized individually in a transparent flexible blister sealed to a Tyvek lid. 6 flexible packages are placed into a sales unit carton, with 4 cartons per corrugated shipper. The Endopath Electrosurgery Probe Plus II system has application in minimally invasive procedures to facilitate tissue dissection, coagulation, irrigation, and fluid evacuation through a common trocar sleeve.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Product Code: EPS01, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS02, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS03, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS04, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS05, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS06, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS07, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS08, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS10, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS11, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS12, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03 & Product Code: EPS13, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- The firm is recalling the ENDOPATH Probe Plus II Shafts because the possibility that a tear in the Tyvek packaging may affect the sterility of the device.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Endopath Electrosurgery Probe Plus II, twelve (12) different devices, including hooks, spatulas, right angles, curved dissectors, suction/irrigation devices, accessory ports, pool/sump devices and stone retrieval cannula, packaged and sterilized individually in a transparent flexible blister sealed to a Tyvek lid. 6 flexible packages are placed into a sales unit carton, with 4 cartons per corrugated shipper. The Endopath Electrosurgery Probe Plus II system has application in minimally invasive procedures to facilitate tissue dissection, coagulation, irrigation, and fluid evacuation through a common trocar sleeve.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Product Code: EPS01, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS02, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS03, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS04, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS05, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS06, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS07, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS08, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS10, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS11, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS12, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03 & Product Code: EPS13, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1772-2013
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