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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, &

FDA device recall Z-2236-2010 · posted 2010-08-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Olympus America Inc.
Reason for recall
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 taken
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 laura.storms-tyler@olympus.com.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
FDI
Quantity affected
108 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and TX.
Date initiated
2010-05-03
Date posted
2010-08-18
Date terminated
2013-05-20
Location
Center Valley, PA

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