The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1643-2013·Announced 2013-07-10

Surgical Instrument Service Recalls ENDOPATH Trocars Due to Compromised Sterile Seals

Surgical Instrument Service and Savings, Inc. is recalling 259 ENDOPATH trocars and accessories because compromised sterile seals may allow product to fall out of the pouch.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Surgical Instrument Service and Savings, Inc. is recalling 259 units of ENDOPATH resposable trocars, sleeve housings, and related accessories. The recall covers various models, including Bladeless Trocars, Dilating Tip Trocars, and Xcel Trocars, distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the seal that maintains a sterile barrier for these reprocessed medical devices became compromised. This defect may allow the product to fall out of the pouch, potentially compromising sterility.

Healthcare facilities and consumers who possess these specific lots should stop using the affected devices and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
- ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Green) 10/11mm Ref. 511NA Lot 123215, 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Orange) 5.0mm Ref. 35LNA Lot 123215, 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Trocar w/Dilating T
Affected units
259

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (12)

  • 122338
  • 122347
  • 122454
  • 122592
  • 123372
  • 122490
  • 123254
  • 122609
  • 122429
  • 123215
  • 122647
  • 122300.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 22 products in this recall →