Single Use Rotatable Clip Fixing Device recallZ-1418-2023 · Olympus Corporation of the Americas · initiated Feb 23, 2023
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
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Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
There have been complaints that the clip did not come out of the tube sheath during the procedure.
FDA root cause category: Process change control
What the company is doing
The firm, Olympus, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 2/23/2023 to its customers. The letter described the product, the issue and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1) immediately assess, cease use of and quarantine any affected (lot numbers) products you have identified. 2.) Call your Olympus customer service representative at 1-800-848-9024, option 2 to receive a RMA to return any affected product at not charge. 3.)Access the Olympus recall portal to indicate that you have received this notification at https://olympusamerica.com/recall. Enter the recall number "0421" and provide your contact information as indicated in the portal. 4.) If you have distributed these devices outside your facility, please notify your customers of this removal action immediately. Please report to Olympus any adverse events and irregularity associated with the use of the devices by contacting our Technical Assistance Center at 1 800 848 9024, option 1. Please reach out to your local sales representative for assistance regarding current product offerings. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (647) 999-3203 or [email protected].
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1418-2023
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Feb 23, 2023
- Posted by the FDA
- Apr 20, 2023
- Recalling firm
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Quantity
- 65.9 boxes (373 pieces)
- Product code
- MND
- FDA submissions
- K013066
- Distribution
- US Nationwide Distribution
Product description
Single Use Rotatable Clip Fixing Device Model HX 201LR 135 - Rotatable, 165cm long, 2.8 scope channel, standard clip Model HX 201UR 135 - Rotatable, 230 cm long, 2.8 scope channel, standard clip Model HX 201UR 135L - Rotatable, 230 cm long, 2.8 mm scope channel, Long clip
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
1) UDI-DI 14953170353106; Model HX-201LR-135; Lot 1ZV 2) UDI-DI 14953170353113; Model HX-201UR-135; Lot 23V 3) UDI-DI 14953170353120; Model HX-201UR-135; Lot 24V 4) UDI-DI 14953170353168; Model HX-201UR-135L; Lot 24V
Devices named in this recall
4 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- Single Use Rotatable Clip Fixing Device HX-201UR-135Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Ligator, esophageal1 recall1 death10 reports
- Single Use Rotatable Clip Fixing Device HX-201UR-135LOlympus Medical Systems Corp. · Ligator, esophageal1 recall8 reports
- Single Use Rotatable Clip Fixing Device HX-201LR-135Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Ligator, esophageal1 recall0 reports
- Single Use Rotatable Clip Fixing Device HX-201UR-135Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Ligator, esophageal1 recall0 reports
Product lines
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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