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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Ligamax 5 mm Endoscopic Multiple Clip Applier

Reported: December 18, 2019 Initiated: November 7, 2019 #Z-0656-2020

Product Description

Ligamax 5 mm Endoscopic Multiple Clip Applier

Reason for Recall

A potential exists that certain LIGAMAX devices within the impacted lots may have small holes in the Tyvek lidding which could result in a breach of sterility.

Details

Recalling Firm
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Units Affected
48,428
Distribution
US: Nationwide International: ARGENTINA ARUBA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BELGIUM BRAZIL CANADA CHINA COLOMBIA DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY INDIA INDONESIA IRELAND JAPAN KOREA KUWAIT MALAYSIA MEXICO NETHERLANDS NEW CALEDONIA NEW ZEALAND PANAMA PHILIPPINES PUERTO RICO QATAR SAUDI ARABIA SINGAPORE SLOVENIA SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN UK
Location
Blue Ash, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Ligamax 5 mm Endoscopic Multiple Clip Applier. Recalled by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. Units affected: 48,428.
Why was this product recalled?
A potential exists that certain LIGAMAX devices within the impacted lots may have small holes in the Tyvek lidding which could result in a breach of sterility.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 18, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0656-2020.