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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

DS Titanium Ligation Clip, used in laparoscopic surgery

Reported: April 11, 2018 Initiated: January 22, 2018 #Z-1290-2018

Product Description

DS Titanium Ligation Clip, 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. A publication from 2017 recommended Aesculap DS Clips for kidney transplantation with living donors. The information from this publication was not approved or validated by the firm.

Details

Units Affected
9621
Distribution
US and Canada distribution
Location
Center Valley, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
DS Titanium Ligation Clip, used in laparoscopic surgery. Recalled by Aesculap Implant Systems LLC. Units affected: 9621.
Why was this product recalled?
Added a contraindication to IFU: Do not use the DS clips for living donor nephrectomies. Added other contraindications. A publication from 2017 recommended Aesculap DS Clips for kidney transplantation with living donors. The information from this publication was not approved or validated by the firm.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 11, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1290-2018.