Endopath E705RRecalls & reported problems
Johnson & Johnson Medical GmbH · Endopath Edoscopic Needle Holder 5mm Reusable 30cm Length · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705031135178), received between May 28, 2024 and Jul 2, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (4 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Defective Device4
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Foreign Body In Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Defective Device; Defective Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE CONNECTION PART CAME OFF THE DEVICE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. NO OTHER DETAILS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22382915 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2025Defective Device; Defective Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 2 LAYERS AT THE TIP BROKEN OFF (COMPOSITE). THE BREAK IN THE DEVICE WAS NOTICED IN STERILE PROCESSING SO IT IS UNKNOWN IF IT WAS RECOGNIZED DURING A SURGICAL CASE OR IF A PATIENT WAS HARMED. THE PIECE THAT WAS BROKEN OFF THE NEEDLE HOLDER WAS NOT FOUND. NO FURTHER DETAILS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22345111 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2025Defective Device; Defective Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP WAS CHIPPED AND THE DEVICE COULD NOT BE USED. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22344918 ↗InjuryMay 28, 2024Defective Device; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Defective Device; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, PART OF THE CARBIDE INSERT OF AN ENDOSCOPIC NEEDLE HOLDER HAS BROKEN OUT AND REMAINED IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 19405098 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.