The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1570-2023·Announced 2023-05-17

M-Close Kit suturing apparatus recalled due to plastic housing fracture risk

New Wave Endo-Surgical is recalling the M-Close Kit surgical suturing apparatus because the plastic housing may fracture. The recall affects 295 units distributed in Florida, Massachusetts, and Georgia.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall of a medical device with potential for functional failure (plastic housing fracture) but no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard presents a risk-of-harm to patients during surgical use but has not yet resulted in reported adverse events.

Plain-English summary

New Wave Endo-Surgical, Corp. is recalling the M-Close Kit, REF 27-101, a disposable surgical apparatus designed for ligature passing and suturing of the abdominal wall. The device serves as a needle guide in surgical procedures.

The plastic housing on the M-Close Kit may fracture during use. Device fracture could impair the kit's intended function and potentially affect patient safety during surgical procedures.

The recall affects 295 units distributed nationwide in Florida, Massachusetts, and Georgia. The affected lot code is C2020 (UDI/DI: 00850009417022).

Patients and healthcare providers should contact New Wave Endo-Surgical, Corp. for recall information and instructions on returning or replacing affected units. Healthcare facilities should verify whether they have the recalled product and take appropriate action to prevent use of affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
M-Close Kit, REF 27-101; a disposable, ligature passing, suturing apparatus and needle guide for the abdominal wall
Manufacturer
New Wave Endo-Surgical, Corp.
Hazard
  • housing-fracture

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 (2)

  • UDI/DI: 00850009417022
  • Lot code C2020

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.