Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2174-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Endopath ETS-FLEX Endoscopic Articulating Linear Cutter, VASCULAR/THIN 35MM

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 31, 2017

Date Posted: June 7, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2174-2017

Event ID: 76921

Reason for Recall:

There is a risk that the pinion gear in the device could fail under extreme use cases.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 792 units

Code Information:

N91U0W, N91U0X, N91L2P, N91N1J, and N91N2G

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution. The previously recalled products were distributed to the following countries: China, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated