Barrx recallZ-2282-2023 · Covidien, LLC · initiated Jun 2, 2023
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- 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.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Covidien, LLC or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
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Why it was recalled
Cell Collection Device may be at increased risk of the sponge detaching from the string during removal of the device from the patient, which could lead to device fragments in patient, obstruction, airway obstruction, secondary intervention, secondary intervention (with the primary procedure), supraglottic airway obstruction, and aspiration.
FDA root cause category: Process control
What the company is doing
On 6/2/23, Medtronic sent recall notices to customers who were informed of the following: 1) If product was purchased directly from Medtronic, return affected product to Medtronic. 2) If product was purchased from a distributor, return affected product to the distributor. 3) The recall notice should be passed on to all who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected product has been transferred. 4) Complete and return the Customer Confirmation Form to [email protected] Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with this product can be reported to Technical Support at [email protected] or call 1-800-448-3644 option 3.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2282-2023
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Jun 2, 2023
- Posted by the FDA
- Aug 2, 2023
- Recalling firm
- Covidien, LLC
- Quantity
- 6902
- Product code
- EOX
- FDA submissions
- K181020
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of NY, MN, VA, WI and the countries of Canada, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom.
Product description
Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Device, REF: CYTO-201; and Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Kit, REF: CYTO-KIT-USM
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
REF/UDI-DI/Lot: CYTO-201/20884521767789/22E1619JZX, 22F0680JZX, 22F0950JZX, 22G0007JZX, 22G0008JZX, 22G0723JZX, 22G0724JZX, 22H0017JZX, 22H0018JZX, 22H0019JZX, 22H0820JZX, 22H0821JZX, 22H1158JZX, 22H1159JZX, 22H1161JZX, 22J0162JZX, 22J0163JZX, 22J0164JZX, 22J1030JZX, 22K0966JZX, 22K0967JZX, 23B0301JZX, 23B0303JZX; CYTO-KIT-USM/10884521546257/22G0635JZX, 22E1624JZX, 22E1625JZX.
Devices named in this recall
2 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- Cytosponge CYTO-201Covidien LP · Esophagoscope (flexible or rigid)1 recall14 reports
- Barrx CYTO-KIT-USMCovidien LP · FIXATIVE, ALCOHOL CONTAINING1 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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