In the event that you experienced complications during or after surgery as a result of defective surgical stapler and/or you required additional corrective procedures to fix the damage caused by a faulty stapler, you may well be eligible for substantial compensation. Douglas and London has recovered countless dollars with respect to clients who have been injured by defective medical devices and we can offer the representation you'll need to redress the wrong which was done to you.
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Ethicon Surgical Stapler Recall
Johnson & Johnson has issued a recall of its Echelon Flex Endopath Staplers. This surgical stapler, that will be manufactured by Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon division, was developed to cut and staple internal tissue together simultaneously during procedures.
The device was recalled as a result of defect in a component that caused the staples to improperly close incisions, resulting in leakage and bleeding at these sites. Damage caused by the malformed staples required additional surgery to correct the faulty closures.
Predicated on these serious defects in the Flex Endopath Staplers, the FDA issued a Class I recall, probably the most serious recall category reserved for devices that cause significant danger of bodily harm or death.
Malformed staples which are not recognized or addressed right away can result in:
Prolonged surgery Hemorrhagic shock Sepsis Fistula formation Bowel leakage
Which Specific Staplers Were Recalled?
Recalled Echelon Flex Endopath Staplers include:
Echelon Flex 60 Endopath Stapler, Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter (EC60A) Echelon Flex 60 Powered Plus Compact Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter (PCEE60A) Echelon Flex 60 Powered Plus Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, 44cm Shaft Length (PLEE60A) Echelon Flex 60 Powered Plus Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, 34cm Shaft Length (PSEE60A)
Echelon Flex Endopath Staplers Product Codes:
EC60A PCEE60A PLEE60A PSEE60A
Contact a precise stapler lawyer at Douglas & London if you are unsure what sort of stapler was used during a recent procedure. Our team of investigators can reach underneath of what happened to you or your loved one.