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Guardus 00711147Recalls & reported problems

US Endoscopy · The disposable overtube is used in conjunction with a flexible endoscope for foreign body or tissue retrieval, and/or for endoscopic procedures requiring multiple endoscope intubations. · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00724995183622), received between Jun 19, 2020 and Jun 19, 2020 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Remove1
  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1

Patient problems

  • Laceration(s) of Esophagus1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJun 19, 2020Difficult to Remove; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THE INNER TUBE COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE OVERTUBE AFTER PLACEMENT IN THE ESOPHAGUS DURING A FOOD BOLUS PROCEDURE ON A PATIENT WITH A TORTUOUS UPPER ESOPHAGUS. CONTRARY TO THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT REMOVAL OF THE INNER TUBE. FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT WAS TREATED FOR AN ESOPHAGEAL TEAR; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT CLEAR HOW USE OF THE OVERTUBE WITH THE INNER TUBE IN PLACE CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORTED INJURY.

    Patient problems: Laceration(s) of Esophagus

    MAUDE report 10176382 ↗

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