ENDOPATH XCEL OPTIVIEW 2D12LTRecalls & reported problems
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC · Endopath Xcel with OPTIVIEW Technology Dilating Tip Trocars with Stability Sleeves · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705036014232), received between May 31, 2019 and Mar 14, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (2 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
- Crack2
- Material Protrusion/Extrusion2
- Mechanical Problem2
- Component or Accessory Incompatibility1
- Material Integrity Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 14, 2024Component or Accessory Incompatibility; Material Integrity Problem; Component or Accessory Incompatibility; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A RIGHT COLECTOMY, ROBOT PROCEDURE, WHEN REMOVING THE NEEDLE, IT CAUGHT ON THE TROCAR VALVE. PART OF THE VALVE WAS TORN OFF BUT COULD BE SALVAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT PROBLEMS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18903081 ↗MalfunctionAug 17, 2022Crack; Mechanical Problem; Crack; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TO AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE TROCAR WHEN USED FALL APART. THE SURGERY WAS DELAYED BY 15 MINUTES BUT WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WERE FRAGMENTS OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT BUT IT DID NOT REQUIRE ANY INTERVENTION. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15245543 ↗MalfunctionAug 17, 2022Crack; Mechanical Problem; Crack; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TO AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE TROCAR WHEN USED FALL APART. THE SURGERY WAS DELAYED BY 15 MINUTES BUT WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WERE FRAGMENTS OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT BUT IT DID NOT REQUIRE ANY INTERVENTION. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15245479 ↗MalfunctionFeb 28, 2020Material Protrusion/Extrusion
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE BLADE WAS STUCK OUT OF THE TROCAR AND CANNOT PUSH RED BUTTON. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9770683 ↗MalfunctionMay 31, 2019Material Protrusion/Extrusion
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER THE BLADE WAS PRESSED, THE YELLOW TAB DIDN¿T COME BACK TO ITS PLACE. SO, THE KNIFE WAS EXPOSED AFTER ITS FIRST PENETRATION. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE SURGERY WAS DELAYED. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8658439 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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