FDA (Devices) recall action 79530
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Added a contraindication to IFU: Do not use the DS clips for living donor nephrectomies. Added other contraindications. A publication from 2017 recommended Aesculap DS Clips for kidney transplantation with living donors. The information from this publication was not approved or validated by the firm.
Added a contraindication to IFU: Do not use the DS clips for living donor nephrectomies. Added other contraindications. Updated cleaning and sterilization instructions.
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Aesculap Implant Systems LLC is recalling DS Titanium Ligation Clips to update instructions for use, adding a contraindication for living donor nephrectomies.
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC is recalling 270 DS Titanium Ligation Clip Appliers to update instructions for use, adding contraindications for living donor nephrectomies.