The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1888-2019·Announced 2019-07-03

Ethicon ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer Recalled for Bleeding Risk

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc is recalling ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealers due to reported intraoperative bleeding.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves reported harm associated with intraoperative bleeding, which constitutes a significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc is recalling 228 boxes of ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealers (Product Code: NSLX125C). The recall covers all lot numbers of the 25cm shaft model.

The recall was initiated due to an observed reported incidence rate for harm associated with intraoperative bleeding. The devices were distributed nationwide and to Canada, Australia, and Belgium.

Healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices and contact the manufacturer for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Ethicon ENSEAL X1 Curved Jaw Tissue Sealer 25cm Shaft PRODUCT CODE: NSLX125C
Hazard
Affected units
228

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 (1)

  • All lot numbers

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Ethicon Endo-Surgery 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 3 products in this recall →