LIGACLIP¿ Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier Convenience Kit (Flex Trays), 10mm M/L Pr...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1776-2013 — Class II — April 12, 2013
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1776-2013 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | April 12, 2013 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc |
| Location | Cincinnati, OH |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 49,357 |
Product Description
LIGACLIP¿ Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier Convenience Kit (Flex Trays), 10mm M/L Product Usage: The LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier is a sterile, single patient use instrument designed to provide a means of ligation through ENDOPATH¿ surgical trocars. The instrument delivers 20 titanium clips that individually advance after each firing. The shaft is made of a low glare material that minimizes reflective distortion. It is designed to rotate 360¿ in either direction. The rotating knob is located to allow for a one-handed technique.
Reason for Recall
Ethicon Endo-Surgery is initiating a voluntary recall for LIGACLIP¿ 10mm M/L Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier (ER320) due to potential clip formation and feeding issues which may result in improper clip formation, vessel damage and/or insufficient occlusion of the vessel or other structure
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide to all fifty (50) states, and internationally including the following countries: ARGENTINA, ARGENTINA, BAHRAIN, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, CYPRUS, ECUADOR, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, GREECE, HONDURAS, INDIA, INDONESIA, ISRAEL, JAMAICA, JAPAN, JORDAN, KOREA, REPUBLIC OF, KUWAIT, LEBANON, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES, NICARAGUA, PAKISTAN, PANAMA, PARAGUAY, PERU, PHILIPPINES, PUERTO RICO, QATAR, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA, THAILAND, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, URUGUAY, VENEZUELA and YEMEN.
Lot / Code Information
FNC40XL, 41, 2017-09 to 2018-01; FNC41XL, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; FNC41XLD, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; FNC42XL, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; FNC43XL, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; FNC43XLD, 41, 2017-02 to 2018-02; KBC17XL, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-2; KNC03XL, 41, 2017-02 to 2017-06; KNC03XL, 42, 2017-09 to 2017-10; KNC03XL, 43, 2017-10; KNC07XL, 41, 2017-01 to 017-05; KNC07XL, 42, 2017-09 to 2017-10; KNC09XL, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-03; KNC19XL, 41, 2017-02; KNC60XL, 41, 2016-2 2018-02; KNC61XL, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; TNC20XL, 41, 2017-02 to 2017-03; TNC20XL, 43, 2017-10; TNC36XL, 41, 2017-01 to 2018-03; TNC49XL, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; TNC69XL, 41, 2016-12 to 2017-05; TNC69XL, 43, 2017-10 to 2018-1; XCB51S, 41, 2017-01; XCB51S, 42, 2017-09 to 2017-10; XCB52S, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; XCB55S, 41, 2017-07; XCB55S, 42, 2017-09 to 2017-10; XCB57S, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-01; XCC50S, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; XCC51S, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; XCC53S, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; XCD50S, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; XCD51S, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-02; XCD52S, 41, 2016-12 to 2018-01; KNC35XL, 42, 2017-09 to 2017-10; XBB48B, 41, 2016-07 to 2017-01; XBB48B, 42, 2017-02 and XBB79S, 41, 2017-05 to 2017-06.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.