FDA Devices recall · Reported July 10, 2013
- ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Green) 10/11mm Ref. 511NA Lot 123215, 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Orange) 5.0mm Ref. 35LNA Lot 123215, 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Trocar w/Dilating Tip Obturator & Housing, 100mm, (Orange) 5mm Ref. 35LDA Lot 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Trocar, Dilating Tip w/Housing, 100mm, (Purple) 10/12mm Ref. 512DA Lot 123215 - ENDOPATH Sleeve Housing (Orange) 5mm Ref. 355H
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. recalled - ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Green) 10/11mm Re… - a moderate-severity action.
- ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Green) 10/11mm Re… was recalled by Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. in July 10, 2013. Reason: The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point wh…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1643-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point wh….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 259 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- July 10, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1643-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
- ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Green) 10/11mm Ref. 511NA Lot 123215, 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Orange) 5.0mm Ref. 35LNA Lot 123215, 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Trocar w/Dilating Tip Obturator & Housing, 100mm, (Orange) 5mm Ref. 35LDA Lot 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Trocar, Dilating Tip w/Housing, 100mm, (Purple) 10/12mm Ref. 512DA Lot 123215 - ENDOPATH Sleeve Housing (Orange) 5mm Ref. 355HR Lot 123215, 122647 Endoscope and accessories - ENDOPATH Trocar, Disposable Sleeve Housing, (Green) 10/11mm Ref. 511HR Lot 122647 - ENDOPATH Blunt Tip Obturator & Housing, w/Olive Plug, 100mm, (Purple) 10/12mm Ref. 512BA Lot 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Trocar w/ Dilating Tip Obturator & Housing, 100mm, (Green) 10/11mm Ref. 511DA Lot 122454, 122647 - ENDOPATH, Bladeless Trocar with Stability Sleeve, Non-handled 10/12mm Ref. 512NT Lot 123254 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, Handled, w/Stability Sleeve, (Teal) 11mm x 100mm Ref. 811LTH Lot 122300 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve 12mm x 150mm Ref. B12XT Lot 122300 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve 5.0mm x 150mm Ref. B5XT Lot 122429 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, (Teal) 11mm x 100mm Ref. B11LT Lot 122454, 123254, 122429 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, 100mm Length 5.0mm Ref. B5LT Lot 122347, 122454, 122592, 122490, 123254, 122429, 122300 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, 75mm Length, (Teal) 5.0mm Ref. B5ST Lot 123254 - ENDOPATH Xcel Blunt Tip Trocar, w/Smooth Sleeve & Adjustable Plug, (Purple) 12mm x 100mm Ref. H12LP Lot 122338, 122372, 123254, 123215 - ENDOPATH Xcel Dilating Tip Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, (Gold) 11mm x 100mm Ref. D11LT Lot 122454 - ENDOPATH Xcel Dilating Tip Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, (Gold) 12mm x 100mm Ref. D12LT Lot 122454 - ENDOPATH Xcel Dilating Tip Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, (Gold) 5.0mm x 100mm Ref. D5LT Lot 122338, 122454, 122490, 122429 - ENDOPATH Xcel Integrated Stability Trocar Sleeve 11mm x 100mm Ref. CB11LT Lot 122429 - ENDOPATH Xcel Integrated Stability Trocar Sleeve 12mm x 100mm Ref. CB12LT Lot 122490 - ENDOPATH Xcel Integrated Stability Trocar Sleeve 5.0mm x 100mm Ref. CB5LT Lot 122490, 122429, 122300 - Kii Optical Access System Threaded (Blue) 5mm x 100mm Ref. C0Q04 Lot 122609
Reason for recall
The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1643-2013 |
| Date reported | July 10, 2013 |
| Date initiated | May 3, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. |
| Firm location | Redmond, OR |
| Affected scope | 259 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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