Z-0457-05

Endopath EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter (EZ45B)

Name: Z-0457-05 Endopath EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter (EZ45B)
Creator: Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Published: 2004-11-21
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc / initiated 2004-11-21 / Terminated

FDA source

Ethicon Endo-Surgery began a recall of Endopath EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter (EZ45B) on 2004-11-21. The reason FDA records is "The product may cause an incomplete staple line to be formed and, therefore, not provide expected control of the tissue". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0457-05
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2004-11-21
Posted: 2005-02-01
Terminated: 2008-10-29
Recalling firm: Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Product: Endopath EZ45 Endoscopic Linear Cutter (EZ45B)
Product code: GDW Staple, Implantable
Reason for recall: The product may cause an incomplete staple line to be formed and, therefore, not provide expected control of the tissue.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: The firm sent letters, dated 11/21/04, to all consignees.
Quantity in commerce: 3179 devices.
Distribution: The product was distributed to hospitals and distributors throughout the United States and to foreign customers located in Korea, China, Republic of Singapore, Argentina, Italy, New Zealand, Austria, Canada, Australia, Brazil, United Arab Emirate, Thailand, Czech Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Greece, Russia, India, Portugal, Israel, Poland, Hungary, and Uruguay.
Product codes and lots: EZ45B: lots T4XE79, T4XF7F, V40043, V40378, V40379, V4080M, V4083P, V40C1U, V40H0Y, V40K5V, V40W6T, V40X9X, V41831, V4197Y, V41A4M, V41C3Z, V41C98, V41E71, V41F9Y, V41U9F, V41Y80, V42105, V42220, V4231R, V4262Z, V4270F, V42C7P, V42G1X, V42K0X, V42MOT, V42P6P, V42V2R, V42Y1J, V42Z8Z, V43231, V43521, V4ZE36, V4ZE39, V4ZJ35, V4ZK34, V4ZV7W, V4ZX2N.

Product code GDW

K020779Class IIProximate and Endopath Linear Cutters and StaplersEthicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. / cleared 2002-06-05

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)