ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1388-2022 ยท OCZ Endoscopic Grasping/Cutting Instrument, Non-Powered

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare, Catalog No. 7202

DateJun 3, 2022
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDuring use, the sheath of the device may accordion at the proximal end where the sheath meets the shrink band. Kinking of the sheath may prevent the snare from fully closing, and injury may result.
Root causeComponent design/selection
ActionOn June 3, 2022, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall letters to affected customers. Customers were instructed to immediately cease use of the affected product and to return the product to Hobbs Medical. For questions related to the Acknowledgement Form and its return, please contact Hobbs Customer Service at 1-800-344-6227
Quantity45 (US)
DistributionDomestic distribution to NC, TX, and WA. Foreign distribution to Canada.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K844074HOBBS MEDICAL POLYPECTOMY SNARE
Hobbs Medical, Inc., Jan 3, 1985