Reported Oct 10, 2012 · Terminated

Endoscopic retrieval device. The disposable Raptor grasping device in intended to retrieve foreign bodies or resected…

US Endoscopy Group Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: US Endoscopy Group Inc · 5976 Heisley Rd · Mentor, OH · 44060-1873

Is this the product you have?

  • Endoscopic retrieval device. The disposable Raptor grasping device in intended to retrieve foreign bodies or resected tissue specimens in endoscopic procedures of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract or biliary tract.
Lot codes and dates
  • Model #00711177
  • S/N
    • 52979
    • 52981
    • 52982
    • 53643
    • 53644
    • 53891
    • 53892
    • 54238
Amount recalled
1153

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

When the outer catheter is either coiled or in a contorted configuration outside of the endoscope and the patient, and excessive force is applied to the handle, the jaws may become inoperable and may become stuck in the open condition.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jul 2, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:56 PM UTC

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