Instinct Plus Endoscopic Hemoclip

Recalling firm
Obex Medical Ltd
Product
Instinct Plus Endoscopic Hemoclip. [Device]. Model: Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device - Product code - G58010. Affected: All devices manufactured between 2023-02-09 (09 Feb 2023) through to 2025-04-20 (20 Apr 2025) - Multiple lots
Reason
The manufacturer is recalling specific lots of Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device following reports of malfunction that occurs when the user attempts to open the clip jaws by actuating the handle. The clip housing may detach from the catheter attachment and the clip remaining attached to the drive wire. Please see Figure 1 for a visual representation of the malfunction. The clip will extend from the catheter, but it will remain attached to the internal drive wire instead of opening the clip jaws. The clip cannot be opened if this occurs., The affected devices were manufactured prior...
Classification
Class I
Category
medical device recall
Country
New Zealand
Agency
MEDSAFE
Recall date
2026-03-02
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory

Official recall notice from MEDSAFE

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