FDA (Devices) recall action 92345
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There are potential risks of the Hemospray powder adhering to the distal end of the endoscope, which can result in adhesion of the endoscope to tissue and consequent difficulty or inability to maneuver/remove the endoscope.
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Wilson-Cook Medical's Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat is being recalled because the powder can adhere to the endoscope, potentially making it difficult to remove the instrument from the patient.
Wilson-Cook Medical is recalling Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat units (14,877 devices, US and worldwide distribution) because powder can adhere to the endoscope tip, potentially making removal difficult or impossible.