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.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    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.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

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Recall Details

Company:
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
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
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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.

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1776-2013

Related Recalls

Firm has received an increase in reports regarding inadvertent instrument lockout during surgical procedures involving the device. If lockout occurs, the device will momentarily activate but will not cut or staple tissue, and additional steps will be required to open it and remove it from tissue. If user is unable to remove the device from the tissue, potential harms to patient include surgical delay, bleeding/hemorrhage, life threatening hemorrhage/hemorrhagic shock, and conversion to open therapy. Two adverse events received, including one patient death.

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