The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1989-2023·Announced 2023-06-28

Single use hemostatic clips recalled for clip deployment and mechanical failures

Olympus Corporation recalls QuickClip Pro hemostatic clips (13,707 units) nationwide due to device deployment failures. Complaints include clip arms failing to open or close and premature tissue detachment during clinical procedures.

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: FDA Class II medical device recall involving a risk-of-harm product used during active clinical procedures where functional failures could potentially cause patient harm. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling its Single Use Repositionable Clip QUICKCLIP PRO 230 CM 10/BX, a hemostatic metal clip intended for use in gastrointestinal tract procedures. The recall affects 13,707 units distributed nationwide, with lot numbers 24K, 25K, 26K, 27K, 28K, 29K, 2XK, 2YK, and 2ZK (Catalog Number HX-202UR.A).

The recall was initiated due to complaints of clip deployment failures during clinical procedures. Reported issues include: the clip arm failing to open when the user pushes the slider; the clip arm failing to close when the user pulls the slider; and the clip detaching from target tissue earlier than expected after deployment. These malfunctions create hazardous situations where the clips fail to achieve their intended hemostatic function and may cause harm to patients.

Healthcare providers using these clips in gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures should be aware of these potential failures. If any of these deployment issues occur during a procedure, clinicians should take appropriate measures to address the situation and patient safety.

Healthcare providers should report any adverse events or malfunctions to Olympus Corporation and the FDA MedWatch program.

The recalled product

Product
Single Use Repositionable Clip QUICKCLIP PRO 230 CM 10/BX- Intended for hemostatic metal clip for the GI Tract Catalog Number: HX-202UR.A
Manufacturer
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Hazard
  • clip-deployment-failure
  • mechanical-failure
  • device-malfunction

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 (9)

  • UDI-DI: 04953170385933 Lot Numbers: 24K
  • 25K
  • 26K
  • 27K
  • 28K
  • 29K
  • 2XK
  • 2YK
  • 2ZK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.