Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. has recalled 678,526 units of the Endopath Echelon Vascular White Reload for Advanced Placement Tip (model VASECR35). The recall was initiated due to an increase in reports that the device may lock out during surgery, meaning it activates momentarily but fails to cut or staple tissue. Two adverse events have been reported in connection with this issue, including one patient death.
If the device locks while attached to tissue, surgeons may have difficulty removing it, leading to surgical delays, severe bleeding, or life-threatening hemorrhagic shock. In some cases, the patient may require more invasive 'open' surgery to resolve the complication.
Recall #: Z-1746-2025
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