# FDA recall Z-1746-2025

> **Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc** · Class I · device recall initiated 2025-04-22.

## Product

Endopath Echelon Vascular White Reload for Advanced Placement Tip (35mm, 4 row); Product code VASECR35

## Reason for recall

Firm has received an increase in reports regarding inadvertent instrument lockout during surgical procedures involving the device. If lockout occurs, the device will momentarily activate but will not cut or staple tissue, and additional steps will be required to open it and remove it from tissue. If user is unable to remove the device from the tissue, potential harms to patient include surgical delay, bleeding/hemorrhage, life threatening hemorrhage/hemorrhagic shock, and conversion to open therapy. Two adverse events received, including one patient death.

## Distribution

US distribution nationwide. OUS distribution to EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and Canada.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1746-2025
- **Recalling firm:** Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
- **Classification:** Class I
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2025-04-22
- **Report date:** 2025-05-28

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Blue Ash, OH, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1746-2025

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1746-2025. Retrieved 2026-07-20 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1746-2025. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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