Class 2 Device Recall PROXIMATE

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 12, 2014
• Date Posted: September 08, 2014
• Recall Status: Terminated on July 10, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-2610-2014
• Recall Event ID: 69109
• Product Classification: Stapler, surgical - Product Code GAG
• Product: PROXIMATE Skin Stapler. PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model PRR35), PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler (Model PXR35), Bulk/Non-Sterile PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model CK 117), and Bulk/Non-Sterile PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler (Model CK 158). Skin stapler for use in a single patient, which is designed to apply rectangular stainless steel staples for routine wound closure.
• Code Information: PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model PRR35) Batch L4EG3F L4EK3Y L4EP22 L4ER1D L4ER9X L4EU87 PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler (Model PXR35) Batch L4EG2T L4EH20 L4EH85 L4EK50 L4EN58 L4EN94 L4EP2F L4EP6G L4ER1L L4EU0J L4EV07 Bulk/Non-Sterile PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model CK 117) Batch L91J4U L91K38 L91K6N L91M8N L91N22 L91W33 L91X5V Bulk/Non-Sterile PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler (Model CK 158) Batch L90W40 L90X3C L90Y0U L90Y4V L90Z7C L9108Z L91151 L91223 L91970 L91A7N L91C5C L91E2Z L91E6P L91G46 L91J4L L91K3A L91M4U L91T81
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc; 4545 Creek Rd; Blue Ash OH 45242-2803
• For Additional Information Contact: Thomas A. Morris; 513-337-7000
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The device may have a non-conforming component that may cause the device to fire an unformed staple.
• FDA Determined Cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
• Action: The firm, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated August 25, 2014 to its customers via overnight, UPS to allow tracking of the receipt. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately examine your inventory to determine if you have recalled product on hand; remove the recalled product and communicate the issue to relevent staff; complete and return Business Reply Form (BRF) confirming receipt of this notice within three (3) business days, indicating whether they have affected product, how much and whether they will/have returned the product or whether they no longer have any of the recall product. The BRF may be sent to Stericycle by fax at 1-855-328-6659 or by email at ethicon3022@stericycle.com. Product replacement is available for customers who return unopened affected product. If you need clinical or product support, please contact your local sales representative or call our Customer Support Center at 1-877-ETHICON (1-877-384-4266). If you need additional shipping labels or a communications package, contact Stericycle at 1-855-328-0398 and reference Event 3022.
• Quantity in Commerce: 42,798
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY; and countries of: Armenia, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Finland, France, UK, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Singapore, Taiwan, Tanzania, and South Africa.
• 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.