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FDA Device recall Z-1277-2019

Straight Intraluminal Staplers, 29 mm diameter, Model SDH29A The Ethicon Endo-Surgery Intraluminal Staplers (ILS) are anastomotic staplers…

On 2019-05-22 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Straight Intraluminal Staplers, 29 mm diameter, Model SDH29A The Ethicon Endo-Surgery Intraluminal Staplers (ILS) are anastomotic staplers… by Ethicon Endo Surgery, citing the staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1277-2019
ClassificationClass I
Statuscompleted
Initiated2019-04-11
Published2019-05-22
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyEthicon Endo Surgery
DistributionUS

Product

Straight Intraluminal Staplers, 29 mm diameter, Model SDH29A The Ethicon Endo-Surgery Intraluminal Staplers (ILS) are anastomotic staplers available in four sizes to permit proper matching of instrument to diameter of the lumen. The instrument permits tissue attachment to the anvil shaft in a location remote from the main body of the instrument to improve access and visibility.

Reason

The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.

Identifiers

code_infoAll Lots within EXPIRATION Date Range: February 2023 March 2024

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: completed.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1277-2019%22

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