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Class II Recall

HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears (20cm Shaft Length)-indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal therm

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears (20cm Shaft Length)-indicated for soft tissue incisions by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. Reason: An internal component may be cracked and become lodged behind the energy button potentially resulting in continuous activation of the device, may resu.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2355-2021

Action Date

2021-09-01

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears (20cm Shaft Length)-indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. Product Code: HARHD20

Lot/Code Info: Lot Codes: U95126 U9571N U9526Z U95A80 U9543P U95T0X U9550G GTIN: 10705036015048

Quantity Affected: 7870 units

Reason for Recall

An internal component may be cracked and become lodged behind the energy button potentially resulting in continuous activation of the device, may result in burns

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Austria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-07-20

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 155 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc has 6 FDA actions in our database, including 6 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc have FDA actions?

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc has 6 FDA actions in our database, including 6 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-2355-2021" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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