Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1900-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Lucid Diagnostics, Inc. |
| Report date | Jun 5, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Quantity | 220 units (US) |
| Location | Foxboro, MA, United States |
Official product description
Brand Name: EsophaCap Product Name: EsophaCap (25mm diameter, 10 pores/inch) Model/Catalog Number: EC25T10VI Software Version: N/A Product Description: EsophaCap is pouched as individual units. 10 units go into a shelf-box. Component: N/A
Why the product was recalled
The EsophaCap sponge may be at increased risk of detaching from the string during removal of the device from the patient, particularly at the lower esophageal sphincter at the gastroesophageal junction or the upper esophageal sphincter between the pharynx and the esophagus, which is the narrowest part of the alimentary canal.
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution in the states of MN, MD.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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