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Class 2 Device Recall ENSEAL 5 mm Diameter Tissue Sealer G2 14 cm Length Curved Jaw,

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  Class 2 Device Recall ENSEAL 5 mm Diameter Tissue Sealer G2 14 cm Length Curved Jaw, see related information
Date Initiated by Firm January 26, 2012
Date Posted March 21, 2012
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on February 15, 2013
Recall Number Z-1244-2012
Recall Event ID 61314
510(K)Number K112033  
Product Classification Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI
Product ENSEAL¿ 5 mm Diameter Tissue Sealer G2 14 cm Length Curved Jaw, Model # NSLG2C14 and ENSEAL¿ 5 mm Diameter Tissue Sealer G2 25 cm Length Curved Jaw, Model # NSLG2C25. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969

The ENSEAL¿ G2 Tissue Sealers are indicated for bipolar coagulation and mechanical transection of tissue during laparoscopic and open procedures. The devices are bipolar electrosurgical instruments for use with an electrosurgical generator. They are intended for use during open or laparoscopic, general and gynecological surgery to cut and seal vessels, and to cut, grasp and dissect tissue during surgery. Indications for use include open and laparoscopic, general and gynecological surgical procedures (including urologic, thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, bowel resections, hysterectomies, cholecystectomies, gall bladder procedures, Nissen fundoplication, adhesiolysis, oophorectomies, etc.), or any procedure where vessel ligation (cutting and sealing), tissue grasping and dissection is performed. The devices can be used on vessels up to (and including) 7 mm and bundles as large as will fit in the jaws of the instruments.
Code Information Product Code 00NSLG2C14, Lot # H44Y2P, Exp Date Nov-2013; Product Code 00NSLG2C25, Lot # H44Z6V, Exp Date Nov-2013 & Lot # J4A16C, Exp Date Dec-2013
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
4545 Creek Rd
Cincinnati OH 45242-2803
For Additional Information Contact Thomas A. Morris
513-337-3419
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 Ethicon Endo-Surgery initiated a voluntary global recall for specific production lots of ENSEAL¿ G2 Curved and Straight Tissue Sealers due to two potential issues that may occur related to the activation button: (i) Continuous Activation: The ENSEAL¿ device/system may continue to activate when the activation button is released prior to reaching the end of cycle (tone 3). (ii) No Activation
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Nonconforming Material/Component
Action Ethicon Endo-Surgery sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated February 10, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately stop use of the affected product, fill out the attached Business Reply Form (BRF) and return to and return the affected product to: Ethicon Endo-Surgery ATT: ENSEAL G2 Recall 4545 Greek Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Customers were instructed to choose one of the following response options: Return the Business Reply Form to their sales representative Call 1-800-873-3636, Option 6 Fax the BRF to 1-513-337-4138 For any questions regarding this recall call 513-337-3419.
Quantity in Commerce 72 pieces
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN & TX and the countries of Arab Emirates, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Jordan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden and Turkey.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = GEI and Original Applicant = ETHICON ENDO-SUGERY, LLC
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