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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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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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