Recall Z-1775-2013 ยท GDO Applier, Surgical, Clip
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
LIGACLIP Endoscopic Rotating Multiple Clip Applier (ER320), 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 minimi
| Date | Jul 19, 2013 (initiated Apr 12, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | 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. |
| Quantity | 738,356 |
| Distribution | 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, JAMAIC |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |