—#118606

Product

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.

FDA product code: GDO — Applier, Surgical, Clip
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
510(k) numbers: K812291, K830503, K864102
Affected lot / code info: 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.

Why it was recalled

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

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Ethicon sent an Urgent : Medical Device Recall letter dated April 30, 2013 to all primary and secondary consignees via overnight UPS to allow tracking of the receipt. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine inventory immediately and return affected products for credit. This credit is intended to facilitate replacement purchase. For questions contact your local representative or call Ethicon Customer Support Center at 1-877-384-4266 option 6.

Recalling firm

Firm: Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Address: 4545 Creek Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242-2803

Distribution

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.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-04-12
Posted by FDA: 2013-07-19
Terminated: 2014-05-01
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #118606. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.