FDA Recall Terminated

Olympus SD Snares, Reusable Electrosurgical Snares. Models: SD-9L/U-1, SD-11L/U-1, SD-12L/U-1, SD-13L/U-1, SD-13L/U-1, & SD-16L/U-1. Snare tube model numbers: MAJ-13 and MAJ-15. To be used with Olympus endoscopes to electrosurgically resect tissue within the digestive tract.

Recall: Z-2236-2010 · Initiated May 3, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2236-2010
Event Number
55663
Firm
Olympus America Inc.
FEI Number
2429304
Product Code
FDI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
May 3, 2010
Posted
August 18, 2010
Terminated
May 20, 2013
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy. P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA, 18034-0610

Description

Olympus SD Snares, Reusable Electrosurgical Snares. Models: SD-9L/U-1, SD-11L/U-1, SD-12L/U-1, SD-13L/U-1, SD-13L/U-1, & SD-16L/U-1. Snare tube model numbers: MAJ-13 and MAJ-15. To be used with Olympus endoscopes to electrosurgically resect tissue within the digestive tract.

Reason

An investigation of consumer complaints revealed the inability of the snare wire to be retracted into the snare tube after deployment of the snare.

Action

Firm initiated this recall following investigation of customer complaints regarding the inability of the snare wire to be retracted into the snare tube. Customers were notified via certified mail, an Urgent: Medical: Device Recall letter issued on May 4, 2010. The letter identified the affected product and the reason for the recall. Customers were instructed to inspect their inventory and identify the affected product. Customers are to remove from use any identified inventory, quarantine, and discard them. Customers should contact the firm to obtain replacement products. Questions should be directed towards Laura Storms-Tyler at 484-896-5688 or [email protected].

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and TX.

Quantity

108 units