Yet Another Class I Recall For Yet Another Ethicon Surgical Stapler

Ethicon Inc. – a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson – is recalling its Echelon Flex Endopath staplers because an out-of-spec component was used in the jaw of the device, leading to misshapen staples. It’s the second high-risk class I recall for Ethicon staplers this year.

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Ethicon Inc.'s Echelon Flex Endopath stapler

The US Food and Drug Administration on 30 October classified yet another Ethicon Inc. surgical stapler recall as high-risk class I.

The firm, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, is recalling its Echelon Flex Endopath staplers because an out-of-spec...

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