Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery, Reprocessed

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2016-12-14TerminatedNo Marketing Application

  Reprocessed Xcel Bladeless Trocar (H12LP) Model # H12LP Reprocessed Endoscopic Trocars are indicated for use to establish a port of entry for endoscopic instruments in patients requiring minimally invasive surgical procedures.

  An increase in reports indicating that the reprocessed H12LP Trocar adjustable plug may break in the packaging or during use.

• 2015-08-27TerminatedLabeling mix-ups

  Stryker Sustainability Solutions CB5LT Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Excel Trocar Sleeve w/Stability Sleeve 5mm x 100mm Reprocessed by Stryker Sustainability Solutions Product Usage: The Reprocessed Ethicon ENDOPATH XCEL Universal Trocar Stability Sleeve is a sterile single patient use device with a radiolucent sleeve. The trocar sleeve contains two seals that accommodate instruments 5mm in diameter. Together, these two seals minimize gas leakage when instruments are inserted or withdrawn through the trocar. A stopcock valve is compatible with standard luer lock fitting and provides attachment for gas insufflation and desufflation. The stopcock is in the closed position when it is parallel to the sleeve.

  Stryker Sustainability Solutions has received reports indicating that devices from one lot (lot# 3574704) were labeled as 100mm models (CB5LT) while the devices inside of the packaging were 75mm models (CB5ST).

• 2015-06-25TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm

  Fios First Entry; 5mm x 100mm and 12mm x 100mm; Model #:CTF03 and CTF73. Indicated for use to establish a port of entry fro endoscopic instruments in patients requiring minimally invasive surgical procedures including thoracic, gynecologic laparoscopy and other abdominal procedures.

  Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling Trocars because they have received reports indicating that some may fracture at the distal tip resulting in fragments at the surgical site.

• 2015-06-25TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm

  Optical Access System; 5mm x 100mm and 12mm x 100mm; Model #: CTR03 and CTR73. Indicated for use to establish a port of entry fro endoscopic instruments in patients requiring minimally invasive surgical procedures including thoracic, gynecologic laparoscopy and other abdominal procedures.

  Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling Trocars because they have received reports indicating that some may fracture at the distal tip resulting in fragments at the surgical site.

• 2015-06-25TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm

  Cannula and Seal; 5mm x 100mm and 12mm x 100mm Model #: CTS02 and CTS22. Indicated for use to establish a port of entry fro endoscopic instruments in patients requiring minimally invasive surgical procedures including thoracic, gynecologic laparoscopy and other abdominal procedures.

  Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling Trocars because they have received reports indicating that some may fracture at the distal tip resulting in fragments at the surgical site.

• 2015-05-19TerminatedComponent design/selection

  Carter-Thomason II Port Closure System; Model Number(s) CTI-1015P, for use in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery.

  The pad printing around the suture entry holes on the 15mm Suture Guide included in the kit may not have been appropriately manufactured resulting in the pad printing flaking off around the entry holes.

• 2013-07-01TerminatedPackaging process control

  - 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 Tip Obturator & Housing, 100mm, (Orange) 5mm Ref. 35LDA Lot 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Trocar, Dilating Tip w/Housing, 100mm, (Purple) 10/12mm Ref. 512DA Lot 123215 - ENDOPATH Sleeve Housing (Orange) 5mm Ref. 355HR Lot 123215, 122647 Endoscope and accessories - ENDOPATH Trocar, Disposable Sleeve Housing, (Green) 10/11mm Ref. 511HR Lot 122647 - ENDOPATH Blunt Tip Obturator & Housing, w/Olive Plug, 100mm, (Purple) 10/12mm Ref. 512BA Lot 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Trocar w/ Dilating Tip Obturator & Housing, 100mm, (Green) 10/11mm Ref. 511DA Lot 122454, 122647 - ENDOPATH, Bladeless Trocar with Stability Sleeve, Non-handled 10/12mm Ref. 512NT Lot 123254 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, Handled, w/Stability Sleeve, (Teal) 11mm x 100mm Ref. 811LTH Lot 122300 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve 12mm x 150mm Ref. B12XT Lot 122300 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve 5.0mm x 150mm Ref. B5XT Lot 122429 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, (Teal) 11mm x 100mm Ref. B11LT Lot 122454, 123254, 122429 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, 100mm Length 5.0mm Ref. B5LT Lot 122347, 122454, 122592, 122490, 123254, 122429, 122300 - ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, 75mm Length, (Teal) 5.0mm Ref. B5ST Lot 123254 - ENDOPATH Xcel Blunt Tip Trocar, w/Smooth Sleeve & Adjustable Plug, (Purple) 12mm x 100mm Ref. H12LP Lot 122338, 122372, 123254, 123215 - ENDOPATH Xcel Dilating Tip Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, (Gold) 11mm x 100mm Ref. D11LT Lot 122454 - ENDOPATH Xcel Dilating Tip Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, (Gold) 12mm x 100mm Ref. D12LT Lot 122454 - ENDOPATH Xcel Dilating Tip Trocar, w/Stability Sleeve, (Gold) 5.0mm x 100mm Ref. D5LT Lot 122338, 122454, 122490, 122429 - ENDOPATH Xcel Integrated Stability Trocar Sleeve 11mm x 100mm Ref. CB11LT Lot 122429 - ENDOPATH Xcel Integrated Stability Trocar Sleeve 12mm x 100mm Ref. CB12LT Lot 122490 - ENDOPATH Xcel Integrated Stability Trocar Sleeve 5.0mm x 100mm Ref. CB5LT Lot 122490, 122429, 122300 - Kii Optical Access System Threaded (Blue) 5mm x 100mm Ref. C0Q04 Lot 122609

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

• 2010-09-30TerminatedOther

  Enseal TRIO Product Code ETRIO335H, Lot Code: G4TC14, Exp. Date 2012/05

  The weld that connects the electrode to the active rod was separated. This connection is critical to the proper function of these devices. If the weld is separated, the product will not deliver energy to the jaws, resulting in the potential for a cut/transection without a seal. Ethicon Endo-Surgery identified this issue during a routine finished goods quality inspection.

• 2008-09-19TerminatedProcess control

  Inlet Medical Suture Passer - Reprocessed Sterile device -- Endoscope and accessories.

  Sterility Compromised -- Ascent Healthcare Solutions cannot validate the sterilization process for a variety of Ascent Healthcare Solutions products.

• 2007-02-08TerminatedProcess design

  AutoSuture Bladed Trocar, equipped with safety shield. Model number 179094. Available with smooth or threaded sleeve in sizes 5-15mm inner diameter and 70-100mm length.

  The tip of the trocars may separate before and while in use. In some instances the trocars have been found with exposed blades upon opening the packaging.