FDA Device recall Z-1888-2018
5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Universal Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 100mm shaft length, 2CB5LT
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-05-23
On 2018-05-23 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Universal Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 100mm shaft length, 2CB5LT by Ethicon Endo Surgery, citing use of the product with insufficient lubrication may prolong surgery due to trocar replacement. In addition, insufficient lubrication could result in a remote chance of introducin….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1888-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-03-26 |
| Published | 2018-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Ethicon Endo Surgery |
| Distribution | US |
Product
5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Universal Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 100mm shaft length, 2CB5LT
Reason
Use of the product with insufficient lubrication may prolong surgery due to trocar replacement. In addition, insufficient lubrication could result in a remote chance of introducing a minute particle if repeated insertions of the obturator or laparoscopic device damage the seal.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lots P4T636 P4T63G P4T689 P4T708 P4T86Z P4T882 P4T89N P4T97L P4T994 P4TA0T P4TA17 P4TA55 P4TA70 P4TA7R P4…Lots P4T636 P4T63G P4T689 P4T708 P4T86Z P4T882 P4T89N P4T97L P4T994 P4TA0T P4TA17 P4TA55 P4TA70 P4TA7R P4TC53 P4TC7X P4TC87 P4TC8U P4TC93 P4TD1Y R4003L R40048 R4005Z R4010L R4012F R40142 R4020P R4021H R4027N R4042X R4045N R4046X R4054H |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1888-2018%22
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