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Device 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.

Z-2123-2016

June 06, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Covidien, LLC
Event
Event 74300
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
620 total units (260 US; 360 OUS)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2123-2016

Official wording

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.

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

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-US Distribution to TN, NC, IL, CA, MN, OR and NY; and countries of: United Kingdom and Iran.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.