Wilson-Cook recalls Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostats with part numbers HEMO-7 and HEMO-7-EU due to risk of endoscope sticking to tissue during use. Affected units may have difficulty removing the device.
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.
Wilson-Cook is recalling Hemos: Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostats with specific part numbers because the powder can stick to the endoscope, making it hard to remove and potentially causing tissue damage. This is a serious risk for medical professionals using the device during procedures.
The Hemospray powder can adhere to the endoscope's tip, causing it to stick to tissue. This makes it difficult or impossible to move or remove the endoscope, which could lead to tissue damage or complications during medical procedures.
Medical professionals who use the Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat during procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing endoscopic procedures with this device could also be affected if the endoscope becomes stuck.
Check for part numbers HEMO-7 (REF G56572) or HEMO-7-EU (REF G24663) on the device. The product was sold with unexpired lot numbers and has a unique identifier (UDI/DI) listed in the recall notice.
Look for part numbers HEMO-7 (REF G56572) or HEMO-7-EU (REF G24663) on the device.
The Hemospray powder can adhere to the endoscope's tip, causing it to stick to tissue and making it difficult or impossible to remove during procedures.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product part number and contact Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. for further instructions.
The recall states that the powder can cause difficulty or inability to remove the endoscope, which could lead to tissue damage, but no specific injury examples are provided.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Wilson-Cook to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1978-2023 — Wilson-Cook Wilson-Cook Hello, I own a Wilson-Cook that is covered by recall Z-1978-2023 from Wilson-Cook. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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