DS Titanium Ligation Clip Appliers — Class II medical device recall Z-1291-2018
Terminated recall by Aesculap Implant Systems LLC, reported 2018-04-11. Added a contraindication to IFU: Do not use the DS clips for living donor nephrectomies. Added other contraind
| Recall number | Z-1291-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Aesculap Implant Systems LLC, Center Valley, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-01-22 |
| Classified | 2018-04-02 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-04-11 |
| Terminated | 2019-09-24 |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 270 |
Product
DS Titanium Ligation Clip Appliers, used in laparoscopic surgery
Reason for recall
Added a contraindication to IFU: Do not use the DS clips for living donor nephrectomies. Added other contraindications. Updated cleaning and sterilization instructions.
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