Wilson-Cook recalls Acusnare Polypectomy (Duck Bill Shaped) Snare used with electrosurgical units due to complaints of the snare loop not retracting or misshaping. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
Complaints of the snare loop not completely retracting and/or misshaping of the snare loop.
Wilson-Cook is recalling Acusnare Polypectomy (Duck Bill Shaped) Snare devices used with electrosurgical units because complaints indicate the snare loop may not retract properly or could misshape. This could lead to incomplete removal of polyps during procedures.
The snare loop may not fully retract after use, potentially causing incomplete polyp removal. It may also misshape during use, increasing the risk of tissue damage or requiring additional procedures to remove the polyp.
Healthcare professionals who use this snare during endoscopic polypectomy procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing the procedure with the recalled snare could experience incomplete polyp removal.
Check the product label for lot numbers listed in the recall: W4010785 through W4099999 (with specific numbers provided in the recall). This snare is used with electrosurgical units for endoscopic polypectomy.
Look for the lot number on the snare to see if it matches the list of affected numbers provided in the recall.
If the snare is affected, contact Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. for further instructions on how to handle the product.
Wilson-Cook is recalling Acusnare Polypectomy (Duck Bill Shaped) Snare used with electrosurgical units for endoscopic polypectomy.
The affected lot numbers are listed in the recall: W4010785 through W4099999 (with specific numbers provided in the recall).
The recall record shows no remedy is specified.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Wilson-Cook to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1132-2019 — Wilson-Cook Wilson-Cook Hello, I own a Wilson-Cook that is covered by recall Z-1132-2019 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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