BougieCap 17/18Recalls & reported problems
Ovesco Endoscopy AG · The BougieCap is for dilation of strictures in the upper gastrointestinal tract • the transparent cap allows direct visual control during the dilation • the tension on the tissue is visible while passing the stricture, thereby avoiding overstretching • tapered design allowing precise dilation in millimetre increments • reduced procedure time due to less intrument change • evaluation can be done directly after the dilation thanks to the attached transparent cap • two lateral holes for air insufflation and suction • one centered hole for the insertion of a guide wire · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 04260206311485), received between Jan 22, 2026 and Jan 22, 2026 — classified as 1 malfunction.
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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 22, 2026
THE BOUGIE CAP WAS PLACED ON THE SCOPE AND FOLLOWING THE IFU [INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE] PLACING THE PROVIDED ADHESIVE TAPE. THIS TAPE IS CLEAR AND COMPLETELY COLORLESS, POSES DIFFICULTY SEEING POST PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL. TAPE IS SINGLE USE AND MEANT FOR REMOVAL AFTER PATIENT USE. NOT INTENDED FOR REPROCESSING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24150107 ↗
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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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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