Endopath Electrosurgery Probe Plus II, twelve (12) different devices, including hooks, spatulas, ...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1772-2013 — Class II — April 8, 2013
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1772-2013 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | April 8, 2013 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc |
| Location | Cincinnati, OH |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 327,648 instruments |
Product Description
Endopath Electrosurgery Probe Plus II, twelve (12) different devices, including hooks, spatulas, right angles, curved dissectors, suction/irrigation devices, accessory ports, pool/sump devices and stone retrieval cannula, packaged and sterilized individually in a transparent flexible blister sealed to a Tyvek lid. 6 flexible packages are placed into a sales unit carton, with 4 cartons per corrugated shipper. The Endopath Electrosurgery Probe Plus II system has application in minimally invasive procedures to facilitate tissue dissection, coagulation, irrigation, and fluid evacuation through a common trocar sleeve.
Reason for Recall
The firm is recalling the ENDOPATH Probe Plus II Shafts because the possibility that a tear in the Tyvek packaging may affect the sterility of the device.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, lA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, Ml, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, & WY and countries of: Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, & Venezuela.
Lot / Code Information
Product Code: EPS01, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS02, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS03, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS04, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS05, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS06, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS07, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS08, Exp. Date: 2015 09 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS10, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS11, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03; Product Code: EPS12, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03 & Product Code: EPS13, Exp. Date: 2013 04 through 2018 03.
Other Recalls from Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0147-2026 | Class II | ECHELON LINEAR Cutters Reload 80 mm Blue, inten... | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Z-1746-2025 | Class I | Endopath Echelon Vascular White Reload for Adva... | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Z-0834-2024 | Class II | ENDOPATH ECHELON 45mm RELOADS WITH GRIPPING SUR... | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Z-2355-2021 | Class II | HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears (20cm Shaft Length)-in... | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Z-2356-2021 | Class II | HARMONICHD 1000i Shears (36cm Shaft Length)-ind... | Jul 20, 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sterility recalls for medical devices vary in severity. If you have already had a procedure using a potentially non-sterile device, contact your healthcare provider immediately — you may need monitoring for signs of infection. Symptoms to watch for include fever, redness or swelling at the surgical site, unusual pain, or discharge. For devices that have not yet been used, they should be quarantined and returned to the manufacturer per the recall notice. Non-sterile implants can cause serious infections; early detection and treatment are critical.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.