Medical device manufacturer, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, has initiated a global voluntary recall for specific production lots of PROXIMATE® PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories 33mm (Product Code PPH03) and PROXIMATE® HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories 33mm (Product Code PPH01) due to difficulty in firing the device which may result in incomplete firing stroke that may lead to an incomplete staple formation.
The manufacturer advised all users to discontinue use of affected products.
According to the local supplier, the affected devices were distributed in Hong Kong.
If you are in possession of the affected product, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.
Posted on 6 August 2012