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FDA Devices recall · Reported April 22, 2020

Endocuff Vision: models ARV 110, 120, 130, 140 Intended Use: ENDOCUFF VISION is a device attached to the distal end of a colonoscope, designed to maintain and maximize the viewable mucosa during endocosopic therapy by manipulating colonic folds

Updated Instructions For Use- to contraindications and potential complications/adverse events of the colonoscopy procedure (without using Endocuff Vision Device)

Recall #
Z-1718-2020
Affected scope
13202 Units US
Initiated
March 11, 2020
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Boddingtons Plastics Ltd recalled Endocuff Vision: models ARV 110, 120, 130, 140 Intended Use: ENDOCUFF VISION is a devi… - a moderate-severity action.

Endocuff Vision: models ARV 110, 120, 130, 140 Intended Use: ENDOCUFF VISION is a devi… was recalled by Boddingtons Plastics Ltd in April 22, 2020. Reason: Updated Instructions For Use- to contraindications and potential complications/adverse events of the colonosc…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1718-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Boddingtons Plastics Ltd issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Updated Instructions For Use- to contraindications and potential complications/adverse events of the colonosc….

Moderate
severity level
13K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
April 22, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1718-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1718-2020) was formally reported on April 22, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 11, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Boddingtons Plastics Ltd is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Tonbridge. Federal records list the affected scope as 13202 Units US.

The documented reason for this recall is: Updated Instructions For Use- to contraindications and potential complications/adverse events of the colonoscopy procedure (without using Endocuff Vision Device) Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Foreign:. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

13202 Units US

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Endocuff Vision: models ARV 110, 120, 130, 140 Intended Use: ENDOCUFF VISION is a device attached to the distal end of a colonoscope, designed to maintain and maximize the viewable mucosa during endocosopic therapy by manipulating colonic folds

Reason for recall

Updated Instructions For Use- to contraindications and potential complications/adverse events of the colonoscopy procedure (without using Endocuff Vision Device)

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1718-2020
Date reported April 22, 2020
Date initiated March 11, 2020
Recalling firm Boddingtons Plastics Ltd
Firm location Tonbridge
Affected scope 13202 Units US
Distribution Nationwide Foreign:

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

13202 Units US units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Endocuff Vision: models ARV 110, 120, 130, 140 Intended Use: ENDOCUFF VISION is a device attached to the distal end of a colonoscope, designed to maintain and maximize the viewable mucosa during endocosopic therapy by manipulating colonic folds. Recalled by Boddingtons Plastics Ltd. Units affected: 13202 Units US.
Why was this product recalled?
Updated Instructions For Use- to contraindications and potential complications/adverse events of the colonoscopy procedure (without using Endocuff Vision Device)
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 22, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1718-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Foreign:.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1718-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported April 22, 2020. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.