Endoscopic retrieval device. The disposable Raptor grasping device in intended to retrieve for...

FDA Recall #Z-0006-2013 — Class II — November 14, 2011

Recall #Z-0006-2013 Date: November 14, 2011 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Endoscopic retrieval device. The disposable Raptor grasping device in intended to retrieve foreign bodies or resected tissue specimens in endoscopic procedures of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract or biliary tract.

Reason for Recall

When the outer catheter is either coiled or in a contorted configuration outside of the endoscope and the patient, and excessive force is applied to the handle, the jaws may become inoperable and may become stuck in the open condition.

Recalling Firm

US Endoscopy Group Inc — Mentor, OH

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

1153

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI; and to the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Caribbean, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

Code Information

Model #00711177; S/N: 52979, 52981, 52982, 53643, 53644, 53891, 53892, 54238

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated