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Johnson & Johnson Surgical Staplers & Life-Threatening Malfunctions
Surgical staplers are widely used in modern procedures to close incisions, reconnect tissue, and reduce operating time. When these devices fail, the consequences can be devastating.
In 2011, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon Endo-Surgery division issued a Class I FDA recall,the most serious type, on more than 157,000 hemorrhoidal circular staplers due to malfunction risks that could cause severe injury or death.
Carabin Law is investigating claims involving injuries caused by defective Ethicon surgical staplers, including misfires, incomplete staple formation, and internal damage.
Why the FDA Issued a Class I Recall
According to the FDA, the recalled Ethicon staplers were prone to difficulty firing or failing altogether during surgery. In some cases, surgeons were forced to abandon the device mid-procedure due to resistance or incomplete firing strokes.
Potential Complications from Stapler Malfunctions Include
Because these failures occur during surgery, patients are often unaware of the cause until severe complications arise post-operatively.
Reported Injuries Linked to Ethicon Stapler Failures
Malfunctioning surgical staplers can cause catastrophic internal injuries, particularly during colorectal and hemorrhoidal procedures.
Documented Injury Risks Include
Many patients required additional surgeries, extended hospital stays, or long-term medical care due to these defects.
Reported Injuries Linked to Ethicon Stapler Failures
Malfunctioning surgical staplers can cause catastrophic internal injuries, particularly during colorectal and hemorrhoidal procedures.
Documented Injury Risks Include
Many patients required additional surgeries, extended hospital stays, or long-term medical care due to these defects.
Ethicon Surgical Staplers Subject to Recall
Johnson & Johnson recalled multiple Ethicon stapler products, including:
PROXIMATE HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler & Accessories (33mm) Product Code: PPH01
PROXIMATE PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler & Accessories (33mm) Product Code: PPH03
TRANSTAR Circular Stapler Procedure Set Product Code: STR10
Manufactured: April 16, 2011 – July 24, 2012
Distributed: April 18, 2011 – July 23, 2012
Johnson & Johnson later acknowledged that a manufacturing lubrication process change introduced in April 2011 contributed to the firing defects. The HCS stapler line was ultimately discontinued.
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