Health product recall

AcuSnare Polypectomy Device - Duck Bill (2019-01-03)

Starting date:
January 3, 2019
Posting date:
January 23, 2019
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-68896

Affected products

AcuSnare Polypectomy Device - Duck Bill

Reason

The snare loop not completely retracting and/or misshaping of the snare loop.  This has the potential to lead to perforation or non-endoscopic retrieval of an impacted snare (surgery).

Affected products

AcuSnare Polypectomy Device - Duck Bill

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • ASDB-15-015-S
  • ASDB-25-015-S
Companies
Manufacturer

Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc.

4900 Bethania Station Rd.

Winston Salem

27105

North Carolina

UNITED STATES