The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0598-2019·Announced 2018-12-19

Neotract Recalls UroLift System Due to Capsular Tab Delivery Failure

Neotract is recalling UroLift System devices because the capsular tab may fail to deploy, potentially delaying or preventing treatment completion.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a functional failure that increases the risk of known injuries (bleeding, tissue trauma) and treatment failure, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Neotract Inc. is recalling the UroLift System (Catalog No. UL400-4) due to a potential failure in the delivery of the capsular tab. The recall covers 8,804 units distributed across numerous US states and internationally.

The issue occurs when the needle is retracted after deployment into the prostate, but the capsular tab is not delivered, leaving no implant behind. This failure can result in a delay in completing the treatment or an inability to complete the treatment for the patient.

The use of the recalled device may increase the frequency of known risks associated with the product, including bleeding and tissue trauma related to needle delivery. Healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices and contact Neotract for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
UroLift System REF Catalog Number: UL400-4 Tray Contents: UroLift System with Handle Release Tool STERILE R CE 0050 Manufactured By: neotract
Manufacturer
Neotract Inc
Affected units
8,804

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (16)

  • Model: AN00141 (US) and AN00142 (OUS)
  • Catalog No.: UL400-4
  • Lots: P37940
  • P37943
  • P37953
  • P37956
  • P37965
  • P37971
  • P37985
  • P37988
  • P37995
  • P38001
  • P38013
  • P38020
  • P38124
  • P38132

Distribution

Same manufacturer · Neotract Inc

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