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Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

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54 recalls on record · Latest: Oct 22, 2025

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Federal filing book Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc MID-BOOK · SINGLE-AGENCY

#324 of 14,151 · 54 notices · 0.052% archive

  • BOOK 54 notices
  • RANK #324 of 14,151
  • SHARE 0.052% archive
  • AGENCY FDA Devices (54)
  • CAT medical devices
  • CATS 1 category
  • LATEST Oct 22, 2025
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Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc accounts for about 0.052% of the 104,423-notice archive on 54 distinct filings — a heavy share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →

How Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc compares to 14,151 recalling firms

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc ranks 324th of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc vs all firms by recall-notice count

Where this firm's archive sits among every tracked recalling manufacturer

54 324th of 14151 higher than 13,823 of 14,151 firms

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-13

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc in the notice-volume neighbourhood

Distinct federal recall events among this firm and nearest nationwide peers

notices

What this shows Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc holds about 0.052% of archive notices alongside 54 distinct filings.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA filings aggregated by PlainRecalls As of September 2026
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

ECHELON LINEAR Cutters Reload 80 mm Blue, intended for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses, Product Number GLC80
FDA Devices Critical May 28, 2025

Endopath Echelon Vascular White Reload for Advanced Placement Tip (35mm, 4 row); Product code VASECR35
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

ENDOPATH ECHELON 45mm RELOADS WITH GRIPPING SURFACE TECHNOLOGY (GST), ECHELON Endopath Stapler, Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reload (+Gripping Surface technology), 45MM WHITE VASCULAR/THIN, Product No. GST45W
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 1, 2021

HARMONICHD 1000i Shears (36cm Shaft Length)-indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. Product Code: HARHD36
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 1, 2021

HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears (20cm Shaft Length)-indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. Product Code: HARHD20
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 25, 2021

ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus Stapler-intended for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses. The instruments have application in multiple open or minimally invasive general, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, and pediatric surgical procedures. Product Code: PSEE60A
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Ligamax 5 mm Endoscopic Multiple Clip Applier
FDA Devices Critical Nov 6, 2019

ECHELON FLEX ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 340mm shaft, Product Code EC60A
FDA Devices Critical Nov 6, 2019

ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 280mm shaft, Product Code PCEE60A
FDA Devices Critical Nov 6, 2019

ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 340mm shaft, Product Code PSEE60A
FDA Devices Critical Nov 6, 2019

ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 440mm shaft, Product Code PLEE60A
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Ethicon ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer 45cm Shaft PRODUCT CODE: NSLX145C
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Ethicon ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer 37cm Shaft PRODUCT CODE: NSLX137C
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2019

Ethicon ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer 25cm Shaft PRODUCT CODE: NSLX125C
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

Straight Intraluminal Staplers, 25 mm diameter, Model SDH25A 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.
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

Straight Intraluminal Staplers, 33 mm diameter, Model SDH33A 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.
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

Endoscopic Curved Intraluminal Stapler, 21 mm diameter, Model ECS21A 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.
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

Endoscopic Curved Intraluminal Stapler, 33 mm diameter, Model ECS33A 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.
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

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.
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

Curved Intraluminal Staplers, 21 mm diameter, Model CDH21A 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.
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

Endoscopic Curved Intraluminal Stapler, 25 mm diameter, Model ECS25A 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.
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

Straight Intraluminal Staplers, 21 mm diameter, Model SDH21A 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.
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

Curved Intraluminal Staplers, 29 mm diameter, Model CDH29A 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.
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

Curved Intraluminal Staplers, 25 mm diameter, Model CDH25A 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.
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

Endoscopic Curved Intraluminal Stapler, 29 mm diameter, Model ECS29A 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.
FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2019

Curved Intraluminal Staplers, 33 mm diameter, Model CDH33A 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

PROXIMATE¿ PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler Product Code:PPH03 PPH03: The PROXIMATE¿ PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories have application throughout the anal canal to perform surgical treatment of hemorrhoidal disease
FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

PROXIMATE¿ HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler Product Code: PPH01 PPH01: The PROXIMATE¿ HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories have application for general surgical treatment of anorectal wall defects by means of transanal stapling and resection of mucosal and musculomucosal tissue.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

HARMONIC ACE Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology, 5mm Diameter / 36cm Length / Curved, Product Code HAR36, GTIN 10705036014447 Product Usage: The HARMONIC ACE¿ Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology are indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers and steel scalpels in general, plastic, pediatric, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, exposure to orthopedic struc
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

HARMONIC ACE Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology, 5mm Diameter / 23cm Length / Curved, Product Code HAR23, GTIN 10705036014430 Product Usage: The HARMONIC ACE¿ Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology are indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. The instruments can be used as an adjunct to or substitute for electrosurgery, lasers and steel scalpels in general, plastic, pediatric, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, exposure to orthopedic struc
FDA Devices Moderate May 23, 2018

5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Universal Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 75mm shaft length, 2CB5ST
FDA Devices Moderate May 23, 2018

5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Bladeless Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 75mm shaft length, 2B5ST
FDA Devices Moderate May 23, 2018

5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Bladeless Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 150mm shaft length, 2B5XT
FDA Devices Moderate May 23, 2018

5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Universal Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 100mm shaft length, 2CB5LT
FDA Devices Moderate May 23, 2018

5mm Endopath Xcel with Optiview Technology, Bladeless Trocar with Stability Sleeve, 5mm, 100mm shaft length, 2B5LT
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 28, 2018

Disposable Curved Circular Staplers Product Usage: Staplers have application throughout the alimentary tract for end-to-end, end-to-side, and side-to-side anastomoses.
FDA Devices Moderate Jun 7, 2017

Endopath ETS-FLEX Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, VASCULAR/THIN 35MM
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, ATB35. Standard 35 MM. The ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter has application in general, gynecologic, urologic, and thoracic surgery for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, 38ATW35. VASCULAR/THIN 35MM The ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter has application in general, gynecologic, urologic, and thoracic surgery for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2015

HARMONIC ACE+ 7 Laparoscopic Shears with Advanced Hemostasis (23cm, 36cm, 45cm length), Ethicon Endo-Surgery. Indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired.
FDA Devices Critical Sep 2, 2015

SEDASYS Computer-Assisted Personalized Sedation System, SEDPRU01. An integrated physiological monitoring and drug delivery system intended to provide physician-led teams with a means of administering 1% propofol (10 mg/mL) injectable emulsion to sedate patients > 18 (ASA I-II) undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy procedures. Intended to provide physician-led teams with a means of administering 1% propofol (10 mg/mL) injectable emulsion to sedate patients > 18 (ASA I
FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2015

ENDOPATH ECHELON" Vascular White Reload for Advanced Placement Tip, Product Usage: The instruments have application in multiple open or minimally invasive general, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic and pediatric surgical procedures.
FDA Devices Moderate Sep 17, 2014

PROXIMATE Skin Stapler. PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model PRR35), PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler (Model PXR35), Bulk/Non-Sterile PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model CK 117), and Bulk/Non-Sterile PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler (Model CK 158). Skin stapler for use in a single patient, which is designed to apply rectangular stainless steel staples for routine wound closure.
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Adjustable Gastric Band, packaged alone in transparent PETG inner and outer blisters with Tyvek lids. Product Usage: Intended for use in surgical treatment of morbid obesity
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Adjustable Gastric Band, packaged alone in transparent PETG inner and outer blisters with Tyvek lids. Product Usage: Intended for use in surgical treatment of morbid obesity
FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Adjustable Gastric Band, packaged alone in transparent PETG inner and outer blisters with Tyvek lids, or in various kit configurations with one band per kit. Product Usage: Intended for use in surgical treatment of morbid obesity
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 31, 2013

LIGACLIP¿ Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier (ER320), 10mm M/L Product Usage: The LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier is a sterile, single patient use instrument designed to provide a means of ligation through ENDOPATH¿ surgical trocars. The instrument delivers 20 titanium clips that individually advance after each firing. The shaft is made of a low glare material that minimizes reflective distortion. It is designed to rotate 360¿ in either direction. The rotating knob
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 31, 2013

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 invasi
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 31, 2013

LIGACLIP¿ Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier Convenience Kit (Flex Trays), 10mm M/L Product Usage: The LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier is a sterile, single patient use instrument designed to provide a means of ligation through ENDOPATH¿ surgical trocars. The instrument delivers 20 titanium clips that individually advance after each firing. The shaft is made of a low glare material that minimizes reflective distortion. It is designed to rotate 360¿ in either directi
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 31, 2013

LIGACLIP¿ Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier (ER320), 10mm M/L, bulk non-sterile Product Usage: The LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier is a single patient use instrument designed to provide a means of ligation through ENDOPATH¿ surgical trocars. The instrument delivers 20 titanium clips that individually advance after each firing. The shaft is made of a low glare material that minimizes reflective distortion. It is designed to rotate 360¿ in either direction. The rotat

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal recall notices name Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc? ▼
PlainRecalls indexes 54 distinct federal recall events naming Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc, aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc sit among other recalling firms? ▼
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc ranks #324 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (98th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc's notices? ▼
FDA Devices accounts for 54 of this firm's 54 indexed notices.
What product category dominates Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc's filing book? ▼
Filings for Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc span 1 product category, led by medical devices. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
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No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc: 54 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Devices). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.

Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.

Methodology · Corrections · FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA · Archive as of September 2026