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FDA Device recall Z-0006-2013

Endoscopic retrieval device

On 2012-10-10 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Endoscopic retrieval device by Us Endoscopy Group, citing when the outer catheter is either coiled or in a contorted configuration outside of the endoscope and the patient, and excessive force is applied to the handle, the jaws may becom….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0006-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2011-11-14
Published2012-10-10
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyUs Endoscopy Group
DistributionUS

Product

Endoscopic retrieval device. The disposable Raptor grasping device in intended to retrieve foreign bodies or resected tissue specimens in endoscopic procedures of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract or biliary tract.

Reason

When the outer catheter is either coiled or in a contorted configuration outside of the endoscope and the patient, and excessive force is applied to the handle, the jaws may become inoperable and may become stuck in the open condition.

Identifiers

code_infoModel #00711177; S/N: 52979, 52981, 52982, 53643, 53644, 53891, 53892, 54238

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0006-2013%22

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