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FDA Device recall Z-1625-2013

-ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, (Blue) w/o Staples 35mm

On 2013-07-10 the FDA classified a Class II recall of -ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, (Blue) w/o Staples 35mm by Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, citing the seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1625-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-05-03
Published2013-07-10
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySurgical Instrument Service And Savings
DistributionUS

Product

-ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, (Blue) w/o Staples 35mm. REF ATB35 Lot 122300. -Ligaclip MCA Multiple Clip Applier, 20 Small Clips Small. REF MCS20 Lot 122300. - Ethicon Pistol Grip, Fixed Head Skin Stapler, Multi-Directional Release, (Grey) 35W. REF PXW35 Lot 122309 and Lot 123263. -Proximate Linear Cutter, w/o Staples 75mm. REF TLC75 Lot 122490 -Ethicon Proximate Plus MD, Skin Stapler Regular. REF PMR35 Lot 122753. -Proximate Plus, Rotating Head, Skin Stapler (White) Wide. REF PRW35 Lot 122406. - Ethicon PROXIMATE PLUS, Skin Stapler, Pistol Grip, Fixed Head, Multi-Directional Release, (Grey) Regular. REF PXR35 Lot 122675 and Lot 123263. -TX Reloadable Linear Stapler 3.5mm Leg, w/o Staples 60mm. Ref. TX60B Lot 122490 Manual surgical instrument for general use

Reason

The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

Identifiers

code_info122300, 123263, 122490, 122753, 122406, 122675, 122309

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1625-2013%22

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