Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.: -ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, (Blue) w/o Staples 35mm. REF ATB35 Lot 122300. -Ligaclip MCA Multiple Clip Applier, 20 Small Clips Small. REF MCS20 Lot 122300. - Ethicon Pistol Grip, Fixed Head Skin Stapler, Multi-Directional Release, (Grey) 35W. REF PXW35 Lot 122309 and Lot 123263. -Proximate Linear Cutter, w/o Staples 75mm. REF TLC75 Lot 122490 -Ethicon Proximate Plus MD, Skin Stapler Regular. REF PMR35 Lot 122753. -Proximate Plus, Rotating Head, Skin Stapler (White) Wide. REF PRW35 Lot 122406. - Ethicon PROXIMATE PLUS, Skin Stapler, Pistol Grip, Fixed Head, Multi-Directional Release, (Grey) Regular. REF PXR35 Lot 122675 and Lot 123263. -TX Reloadable Linear Stapler 3.5mm Leg, w/o Staples 60mm. Ref. TX60B Lot 122490 Manual surgical instrument for general use

Recall number

Z-1625-2013

Recalling firm

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

Product

-ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, (Blue) w/o Staples 35mm. REF ATB35 Lot 122300. -Ligaclip MCA Multiple Clip Applier, 20 Small Clips Small. REF MCS20 Lot 122300. - Ethicon Pistol Grip, Fixed Head Skin Stapler, Multi-Directional Release, (Grey) 35W. REF PXW35 Lot 122309 and Lot 123263. -Proximate Linear Cutter, w/o Staples 75mm. REF TLC75 Lot 122490 -Ethicon Proximate Plus MD, Skin Stapler Regular. REF PMR35 Lot 122753. -Proximate Plus, Rotating Head, Skin Stapler (White) Wide. REF PRW35 Lot 122406. - Ethicon PROXIMATE PLUS, Skin Stapler, Pistol Grip, Fixed Head, Multi-Directional Release, (Grey) Regular. REF PXR35 Lot 122675 and Lot 123263. -TX Reloadable Linear Stapler 3.5mm Leg, w/o Staples 60mm. Ref. TX60B Lot 122490 Manual surgical instrument for general use

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2013-05-03

Posted

2013-07-01

Terminated

2013-07-11

Reason

The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

Root cause

Packaging process control

Action

MEDISISS sent a Correction Immediate Action Request letter dated May 2, 2013, to all affected customes. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. The letter directed the customer to inspect the products prior to use for seal integrity as specified on the product labeling: "Sterile unless package has been damaged or opened. Do not use if package is damaged." This will be followed up by a visit from the customer's sales representatives who are tasked with inspecting all the lots that may be remaining in the customer's inventory. The sales representative is directed to complete a "Verification of Seal Inspection" form and return it to MEDISISS Customer Relations. Devices with unacceptable seals are to be returned to MEDISISS. The sales representative is responsible for obtaining a shipping label from customer service to enable the devices to be returned to the recalling firm via Fed Ex. Customers with questions were instructed to call 866-866-7477.

Quantity

13

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Lot, serial or model codes

122300, 123263, 122490, 122753, 122406, 122675, 122309

510(k) numbers

not on file

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

GAG

Firm FEI

3002299608

Firm city

Redmond

Firm state

OR

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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