Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 24370 |
| Brand Name: | EES Intraluminal Staplers 35615 |
| Model: | Curved Intraluminal Staplers, 21 mm- 25mm-29mm-33mm, Endoscopic Curved Intraluminal Stapler, 21 mm-25mm-29mm-33mm, Straight Intraluminal Staplers, 25 mm-29mm-33mm |
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| 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: | The manufacturer has confirmed occurrence of uncut washers and malformed staples with the Ethcion ILS circular staplers, which can compromise staple line integrity. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 28/3/2019 |
