Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13851 |
| Brand Name: | Ethicon Enseal G2 Straight Tissue Sealer devices |
| Model: | NSLG2S14, NSLG2S141, NSLG2S25, NSLG2S251, NSLG2S35, NSLG2S351, NSLG2S45, NSLG2S451 |
| Affected: | All lots with expiration dates from Oct-2013 to Sep-2017 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Limited 507 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Ethicon Endo-Surgery LLC |
| Brand Name: | Ethicon Enseal G2 Curved Tissue Sealer devices |
| Model: | NSLG2C14, NSLG2C141, NSLG2C25, NSLG2C251, NSLG2C35, NSLG2C351, NSLG2C45, NSLG2C451 |
| Affected: | All lots with expiration dates from Oct-2013 to Sep-2017 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Limited 507 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 922 638 |
| Manufacturer: | Ethicon Endo-Surgery LLC |
| Issue: | There is a potential for self activation while the device is in use, which could result in injury to patients or users (thermal damage). |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 28/11/2012 |
