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FDA Device recall Z-1071-2021

CRESCENT SNARE, model no

On 2021-02-17 the FDA classified a Class II recall of CRESCENT SNARE, model no by Aomori Olympus, citing inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1071-2021
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2021-01-04
Published2021-02-17
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyAomori Olympus
DistributionUS

Product

CRESCENT SNARE, model no. SD-221U-25 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to electrosurgically resect tissue within the digestive tract.

Reason

Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.

Identifiers

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Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1071-2021%22

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