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Single Use Repositionable Clip recallZ-1989-2023 · Olympus Corporation of the Americas · initiated May 4, 2023

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Olympus Corporation of the Americas or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Complaints on clip deployment occurring during clinical procedures, leading to hazardous situations where clips fail to achieve their expected function or deploy incorrectly, potentially causing harms to patients. The complaints include reports that: 1) the clip arm does not open when the user pushes the slider, 2) the clip arm does not close when the user pulls the slider and 3) the clip detaches from the target tissue earlier than expected, after being deployed in a procedure.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

Olympus issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated 5/4/23. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Immediately assess any product you have to identify HX-202LR/UR with affected lot number listed in this communication, cease use of product and quarantine any affected product. The images in Attachment 1 depict the area where the lot number is identified. The lot# is on the carton box, pack and handle. 2. Contact our Olympus Customer Service Team at 1-800-848-9024, option 2. Olympus will issue a Return Material Authorization to return any affected product at no charge to you. Olympus will issue a credit to your facility upon return of affected product. 3. Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this letter through the Olympus recall portal. a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall b. Enter the recall number: 0424 c. Complete the form as instructed. 4. If you have distributed these devices outside your facility, please notify your customers of this matter immediately. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this letter. Contact (647) 999-3203 or at [email protected] for any additional information or support concerning this matter.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1989-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
May 4, 2023
Posted by the FDA
Jun 21, 2023
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Quantity
13707 pieces
Product code
PKL
FDA submissions
K123601
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.

Product description

Single Use Repositionable Clip QUICKCLIP PRO 230 CM 10/BX- Intended for hemostatic metal clip for the GI Tract Catalog Number: HX-202UR.A

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

UDI-DI: 04953170385933 Lot Numbers: 24K, 25K, 26K, 27K, 28K, 29K, 2XK, 2YK, 2ZK

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 92325).

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