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Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

Cincinnati, OH, US

ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. appears in FDA device records in Cincinnati, OH. FDA records list 185 510(k) clearances between and , no PMA records and 2 registered establishments. As of , FDA records show 178 recalls for this company, and at least one establishment registration is current.

FDA records held for this company

510(k) clearances
185
PMA records
0
Recall records
178
Registered establishments
2

510(k) clearance history

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FDA records hold 185 510(k) clearances for Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc between 1992 and 2026. The busiest year on record is 2001, with 13. The most recent is 2026, with 2.

Clearances by year, as a table
510(k) clearance decisions for Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc, by decision year
YearClearances
19921
19936
19945
19956
19965
199711
19986
199910
20004
200113
20027
20036
20046
20055
20068
20076
20085
20096
20106
20116
20126
20139
20143
20153
20164
20174
20184
20192
20206
20213
20222
20234
20242
20253
20262
510(k) clearances on record, most recent first
K numberDeviceProduct codeDecisionDecision date
K260196ETHICON™ Circular Stapler (CDH21mm); ETHICON™ Circular Stapler (CDH25mm); ETHICON™ Circular Stapler (CDH29mm); ETHICON™ Circular Stapler (CDH33mm); ETHICON™ Circular Stapler - XL Sealed (ECS21mm); ETHICON™ Circular Stapler - XL Sealed (ECS25mm); ETHICON™ Circular Stapler - XL Sealed (ECS29mm); ETHICON™ Circular Stapler - XL Sealed (ECS33mm)GDWSubstantially Equivalent
K252906ECHELON ENDOPATH Staple Line Reinforcement (ECH60R)OXCSubstantially Equivalent
K252739ETHICON™ 4000 45mm Compact Stapler (EC3DT45C); ETHICON™ 4000 45mm Standard Stapler (EC3DT45S); ETHICON™ 4000 45mm Long Stapler (EC3DT45L); ETHICON™ 3D 45mm White Reload (ER45W); ETHICON™ 3D 45mm Blue Reload (ER45B); ETHICON™ 3D 45mm Green Reload (ER45G); ETHICON™ 3D 45mm Black Reload (ER45T)GDWSubstantially Equivalent
K250835ETHICON 4000 60mm Compact Stapler (EC3D60C); ETHICON 4000 60mm Standard Stapler (EC3D60S); ETHICON 4000 60mm Long Stapler (EC3D60L); ETHICON 3D 60mm White Reload (ER60W); ETHICON 3D 60mm Blue Reload (ER60B); ETHICON 3D 60mm Green Reload (ER60G); ETHICON 3D 60mm Black Reload (ER60T)GDWSubstantially Equivalent
K243276ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 30mm Stapler (GTX30); ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 60mm Stapler (GTX60); ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 90mm Stapler (GTX90); ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 30mm Blue Reload (GTXR30B); ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 30mm Green Reload (GTXR30G); ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 60mm Blue Reload (GTXR60B); ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 60mm Green Reload (GTXR60G); ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 90mm Blue Reload (GTXR90B); ECHELON LINEAR™ Stapler 3D 90mm Green Reload (GTXR90G)GDWSubstantially Equivalent
K241630ECHELON 4000 60mm Compact Stapler (EC3D60C); ECHELON 4000 60mm Standard Stapler (EC3D60S); ECHELON 4000 60mm Long Stapler (EC3D60L); ECHELON 3D 60mm White Reload (ER60W); ECHELON 3D 60mm Blue Reload (ER60B); ECHELON 3D 60mm Green Reload (ER60G); ECHELON 3D 60mm Black Reload (ER60T)GDWSubstantially Equivalent
K241629ECHELON 3000 45mm Compact Stapler (ECH45C); Echelon 3000 45mm Standard Stapler (ECH45S); Echelon 3000 45mm Long Stapler (ECH45L); Echelon 3000 60mm Compact Stapler (ECH60C); Echelon 3000 60mm Standard Stapler (ECH60S); Echelon 3000 60mm Long Stapler (ECH60L)GAGSubstantially Equivalent
K232313LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier 12mm L (ER420); LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier 10mm M/L (ER320)FZPSubstantially Equivalent
K230387ENSEAL X1 Curved Tissue Sealers, 25 cm shaft length (NSLX125C); ENSEAL X1 Curved Tissue Sealers, 37 cm shaft length (NSLX137C); ENSEAL X1 Curved Tissue Sealers, 45 cm shaft ength (NSLX137C); ENSEAL X1 Straight Tissue Sealers, 25 cm shaft length (NSLX125S); ENSEAL X1 Straight Tissue Sealers, 37 cm shaft length (NSLX137S)GEISubstantially Equivalent
K223760ECHELON LINEAR™ 60 mm Cutter (GLC60);ECHELON LINEAR™ 80mm Cutter (GLC80);ECHELON LINEAR™ 100 mm Cutter (GLC100);ECHELON LINEAR™ Cutters 60mm Blue Reload (GLCR60B);ECHELON LINEAR™ Cutters 60mm Green Reload (GLCR60G);ECHELON LINEAR™ Cutters 80mm Blue Reload (GLCR80B);ECHELON LINEAR™ Cutters 80mm Green Reload (GLCR80G);ECHELON LINEAR™ Cutters 100mm Blue Reload (GLCR100B);ECHELON LINEAR™ Cutters 100mm Green Reload (GLCR100G)GDWSubstantially Equivalent
K221790HARMONIC 700 ShearsLFLSubstantially Equivalent
K221343ECHELON ENDOPATH Staple Line ReinforcementOXCSubstantially Equivalent
K213633ECHELON 3000 45mm Stapler, ECHELON 3000 60mm StaplerGAGSubstantially Equivalent
K211273Harmonic Hand Piece, Blue, Harmonic Hand Piece, GrayLFLSubstantially Equivalent
K201696ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 37 cm Shaft LengthGEISubstantially Equivalent
K201066ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 37 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 45 cm Shaft LengthGEISubstantially Equivalent
K202665Echelon Flex 45mm Powered Plus Articulating Endoscopic Linear cutters, Echelon Flex 60mm Powered Plus Articulating Endoscopic Linear cutters, Echelon Endopath Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reloads, 45mm, Echelon Endopath Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reloads, 60mmGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K201280Ethicon Circular Stapler, Ethicon Circular Stapler -XL SealedGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K200420Echelon Contour Curved Cutter with blue reload, Echelon Contour Curved Cutter with green reload, Echelon Contour Curved Cutter reload, Blue, Echelon Contour Curved Cutter reload, GreenGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K200253Megadyne Telescoping Smoke Evacuation Pencil - 10ft tubing, Megadyne Telescoping Smoke Evacuation Pencil - 15ft tubing, Megadyne Telescoping Smoke Evacuation Soft Tissue Dissector, Megadyne Telescoping Soft Tissue DissectorGEISubstantially Equivalent
K200841Harmonic 1100 Shears, 20cm length, Harmonic 1100 36cm length, Generator G11GEISubstantially Equivalent
K191555HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears, 20 cm length, HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears, 36 cm lengthLFLSubstantially Equivalent
K190937Echelon Endopath Staple Line ReinforcementOXCSubstantially Equivalent
K183435Echelon Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reloads, White, Blue, Gold, Green and BlackGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K181488LIGACLIP 12mm L Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip ApplierFZPSubstantially Equivalent
K181653Ethicon Circular Stapler, Ethicon Circular Stapler -XL SealedGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K180403ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, Articulating 37 cm Shaft Length; ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, Articulating 45 cm Shaft LengthGEISubstantially Equivalent
K180031Endopath Electrosurgery Probe Plus IIGEISubstantially Equivalent
K172580ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Straight Jaw, 37 cm Shaft Length, ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 25 cm Shaft Length,ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 37 cm Shaft Length,ENSEAL X1 Tissue Sealer, Curved Jaw, 45 cm Shaft LengthGEISubstantially Equivalent
K163523ECHELON CIRCULAR Powered StaplerGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K163548ENSEAL X1 Large Jaw Tissue SealerGEISubstantially Equivalent
K163454ECHELON FLEX 45mm Powered Plus Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutters, ECHELON ENDOPATH Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reloads, 45mmGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K160554Enseal X1 Large Jaw Tissue SealerGEISubstantially Equivalent
K160128Endopath Electrosurgery Probe Plus IIGEISubstantially Equivalent
K160521ECHELON FLEX 60 Powered Plus Compact Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, 280mmGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K151136HARMONIC HOOKLFLSubstantially Equivalent
K150840Ligaclip 10mm M/L Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip ApplierFZPSubstantially Equivalent
K151340HARMONIC Focus Long Shears + Adaptive Tissue TechnologyLFLSubstantially Equivalent
K150026Endopath ETS-Flex45 Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, Endopath ETS-Flex45 No-Knife Articulating Linear StaplerGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K141952ECHELON FLEX POWERED VASCULAR STAPLER WITH ADVANCED PLACEMENT TIP, ENDOPATH ECHELON VASCULAR WHITE RELOADS FOR ADVANCEDGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K141122HARMONIC SCALLOP BLADE, GENERATOR G11GEISubstantially Equivalent
K140560ECHELON FLEX POWERED PLUS ARTICULATING ENDOSCOPIC LINEAR CUTTER, 60MM, STANDARD, ECHELON FLEX POWERED PLUS ARTICULATINGGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K132522HARMONIC ACE CURVED SHEARS WITH ERGONOMIC HANDLELFLSubstantially Equivalent
K133314HARMONIC FOCUS SHEARS + ADAPTIVE TISSUE TECHNOLOGYLFLSubstantially Equivalent
K132512HARMONIC ACE CURVED SHEARS WITH SCISSOR HANDLE, HARMONIC ACE CURVED SHEARS WITH ERGONOMIC HANDLELFLSubstantially Equivalent
K131663ECHELON ENDOSCOPIC LINEAR CUTTER RELOAD, BLACKGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K132612HARMONIC ACE+ SHEARS 23 CM LENGTH WITH ADVANCED HEMOSTASIS, HARMONIC ACE + LAPAROSCOPIC SHEARS 36 CM LENGTH WITH ADVANCELFLSubstantially Equivalent
K131435ENSEAL G2 TISSUE SEALER, STRAIGHT JAW, ENSEAL G2 TISSUE SEALER, CURVED JAW, ENSEAL TRIO TISSUE SEALER, 3 MM CURVED JAW,GEISubstantially Equivalent
K130653ECHELON FLEX 45 POWERED ARTICULATING ENDOSCOPIC LINEAR CUTTER; ECHELON FLEX 60 POWERED ARTICULATING ENDOSCOPIC LINEAR CUGDWSubstantially Equivalent
K123212ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY ENSEAL G2 CORDLESS TISSUE SEALERSPDGSubstantially Equivalent

Registered establishments

FDA registered establishments for Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc, with the product codes listed at each
RegistrationFEIEstablishmentAddressRegistration expiresProduct codes listed
15277361527736ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.4545 CREEK RD., Cincinnati, OH 45242 US2026and 10 more, listed in full below
30050758533005075853ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC475 CALLE C, GUAYNABO, PR 00969 US2026and 8 more, listed in full below

Registration numbers link to the FDA registration and listing record for that establishment.

FDA product codes

Recall records

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Device recall records naming this company, most recent first
RecallProductReasonClassificationInitiatedStatus
Z-0147-2026ECHELON LINEAR Cutters Reload 80 mm Blue, intended for transection, resection, and/or creation of anastomoses, Product Number GLC80The devices were shipped unsterilized.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1746-2025Endopath Echelon Vascular White Reload for Advanced Placement Tip (35mm, 4 row); Product code VASECR35Firm has received an increase in reports regarding inadvertent instrument lockout during surgical procedures involving the device. If lockout occurs, the device will momentarily activate but will not cut or staple tissue, and additional steps will be required to open it and remove it from tissue. If user is unable to remove the device from the tissue, potential harms to patient include surgical delay, bleeding/hemorrhage, life threatening hemorrhage/hemorrhagic shock, and conversion to open therapy. Two adverse events received, including one patient death.Class IOpen, Classified
Z-1516-2025ETHIBOND EXCEL GRN 36IN(90CM) USP2-0(M3) D/A MHIdentified curing issues with the silicone during the needles manufacturing process.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1515-2025PROLENE BLU 18IN(45CM) USP6-0(M0.7) S/A P-1 PRMIdentified curing issues with the silicone during the needles manufacturing process.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1514-2025PDSIIVIO30IN(75CM)USP6-0(M0.7)D/AC-1Identified curing issues with the silicone during the needles manufacturing process.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1513-2025PDSPLUSVIO30IN(75CM)USP6-0(M0.7)D/AC-1MPIdentified curing issues with the silicone during the needles manufacturing process.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0834-2024ENDOPATH ECHELON 45mm RELOADS WITH GRIPPING SURFACE TECHNOLOGY (GST), ECHELON Endopath Stapler, Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reload (+Gripping Surface technology), 45MM WHITE VASCULAR/THIN, Product No. GST45WThere is the potential for incomplete staple line formation during the firing sequence, without most or all staples, which may lead to insufficient tissue apposition that could require surgical intervention. This may result in bleeding, prolonged surgery, or surgical delay.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-2356-2021HARMONICHD 1000i Shears (36cm Shaft Length)-indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. Product Code: HARHD36An internal component may be cracked and become lodged behind the energy button potentially resulting in continuous activation of the device, may result in burnsClass IIOpen, Classified
Z-2355-2021HARMONIC HD 1000i Shears (20cm Shaft Length)-indicated for soft tissue incisions when bleeding control and minimal thermal injury are desired. Product Code: HARHD20An internal component may be cracked and become lodged behind the energy button potentially resulting in continuous activation of the device, may result in burnsClass IIOpen, Classified
Z-2326-2021ECHELON 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: PSEE60AMislabeled: Labeled on the package as 60mm contains 45mm devicesClass IITerminated
Z-0656-2020Ligamax 5 mm Endoscopic Multiple Clip ApplierA 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.Class IITerminated
Z-0203-2020ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 340mm shaft, Product Code PSEE60AThe staplers may contain an out of specification anvil component within the jaw of the device. This condition may lead to malformed staples, which can compromise staple line integrity. If the staple line is compromised, there is a potential risk of prolonged surgery, postoperative anastomotic leak, hemorrhage, hemorrhagic shock, additional surgical intervention, or death.Class ITerminated
Z-0202-2020ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 440mm shaft, Product Code PLEE60AThe staplers may contain an out of specification anvil component within the jaw of the device. This condition may lead to malformed staples, which can compromise staple line integrity. If the staple line is compromised, there is a potential risk of prolonged surgery, postoperative anastomotic leak, hemorrhage, hemorrhagic shock, additional surgical intervention, or death.Class ITerminated
Z-0201-2020ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 280mm shaft, Product Code PCEE60AThe staplers may contain an out of specification anvil component within the jaw of the device. This condition may lead to malformed staples, which can compromise staple line integrity. If the staple line is compromised, there is a potential risk of prolonged surgery, postoperative anastomotic leak, hemorrhage, hemorrhagic shock, additional surgical intervention, or death.Class ITerminated
Z-0200-2020ECHELON FLEX ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 340mm shaft, Product Code EC60AThe staplers may contain an out of specification anvil component within the jaw of the device. This condition may lead to malformed staples, which can compromise staple line integrity. If the staple line is compromised, there is a potential risk of prolonged surgery, postoperative anastomotic leak, hemorrhage, hemorrhagic shock, additional surgical intervention, or death.Class ITerminated
Z-1890-2019Ethicon ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer 45cm Shaft PRODUCT CODE: NSLX145CObserved reported incidence rate for harm associated with intraoperative bleedingClass IITerminated
Z-1889-2019Ethicon ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer 37cm Shaft PRODUCT CODE: NSLX137CObserved reported incidence rate for harm associated with intraoperative bleedingClass IITerminated
Z-1888-2019Ethicon ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer 25cm Shaft PRODUCT CODE: NSLX125CObserved reported incidence rate for harm associated with intraoperative bleedingClass IITerminated
Z-1278-2019Straight 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.The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.Class ICompleted
Z-1277-2019Straight 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.The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.Class ICompleted
Z-1276-2019Straight 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.The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.Class ICompleted
Z-1275-2019Straight 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.The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.Class ICompleted
Z-1274-2019Endoscopic 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.The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.Class ICompleted
Z-1273-2019Endoscopic 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.The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.Class ICompleted
Z-1272-2019Endoscopic 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.The staplers may have an insufficient firing stroke to break the washer and completely form staples.Class ICompleted

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