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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BOSS DeBakey "Gator-Grip" Needle Holder 2 mm tip, 9", Part Numbers 50-2503 and 51-2503 - Product Usage: Endoscopic cleaning brushes are single use devices intended to clean the interior of endoscopes after endoscopy procedures. The brush is threaded through the biopsy valve and pulled through the interior of the endoscope to remove debris.

Reported: August 12, 2020 Initiated: June 26, 2020 #Z-2767-2020

Product Description

BOSS DeBakey "Gator-Grip" Needle Holder 2 mm tip, 9", Part Numbers 50-2503 and 51-2503 - Product Usage: Endoscopic cleaning brushes are single use devices intended to clean the interior of endoscopes after endoscopy procedures. The brush is threaded through the biopsy valve and pulled through the interior of the endoscope to remove debris.

Reason for Recall

The tungsten carbide plate, which is intended to hold the sewing needle securely, can break when holding the sewing needle under pressure.

Details

Recalling Firm
Boss Instruments, Ltd.
Units Affected
96 devices
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, TN, TX and the countries of England, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan.
Location
Zion Crossroads, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BOSS DeBakey "Gator-Grip" Needle Holder 2 mm tip, 9", Part Numbers 50-2503 and 51-2503 - Product Usage: Endoscopic cleaning brushes are single use devices intended to clean the interior of endoscopes after endoscopy procedures. The brush is threaded through the biopsy valve and pulled through the interior of the endoscope to remove debris.. Recalled by Boss Instruments, Ltd.. Units affected: 96 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
The tungsten carbide plate, which is intended to hold the sewing needle securely, can break when holding the sewing needle under pressure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 12, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2767-2020.