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FDA Device recall Z-2123-2016

Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Device

On 2016-07-13 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Device by Covidien, citing medtronic is recalling all lots of the Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection device after two reports of the device detaching from the removal string during withdrawal from the pati….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2123-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-06-06
Published2016-07-13
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyCovidien
DistributionCA, IL, MN, NC, NY, OR, TN

Product

Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Device. Item code CYTO-101-01. Gastroenterology: -.Cytosponge Cell Collection Device is indicated for use in the collection and retrieval of surface cells in the esophagus. This device is currently only being used in clinical studies.

Reason

Medtronic is recalling all lots of the Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection device after two reports of the device detaching from the removal string during withdrawal from the patient's esophagus.

Identifiers

code_infoItem Code: CYTO-101-01. Lot numbers: F2500566X, F2500628X, F2500202X, F2500351X.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2123-2016%22

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