The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1900-2024·Announced 2024-06-05

EsophaCap Sponge May Detach From String During Removal

Lucid Diagnostics is recalling EsophaCap medical devices (220 units in MN and MD) because the sponge may detach from the string during removal, particularly at esophageal sphincters.

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: FDA Class II device with potential for sponge detachment during removal, with no reported illnesses or injuries. This meets the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Lucid Diagnostics, Inc. is recalling EsophaCap (Model EC25T10VI) medical devices distributed in the United States. The recall affects 220 units in Minnesota and Maryland: 120 units (Lot 483) and 100 units (Lot 502) sent to clinical sites, plus 99 units (Lot 539) quarantined at a distributor.

The EsophaCap sponge may detach from its string during device removal from the patient. Detachment risk is highest at the esophageal sphincters, which are the narrowest parts of the esophagus: specifically at the lower sphincter (gastroesophageal junction) or the upper sphincter (between the pharynx and esophagus).

Healthcare providers and patients should contact their healthcare facility immediately if they have received or are scheduled to receive this device. Lucid Diagnostics is working with the FDA on this Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
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
Manufacturer
Lucid Diagnostics, Inc.
Hazard
  • component-detachment

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 (5)

  • Lot Code: Product sent out to clinical site: Part #: EC25T10VI
  • GTIN Number: 00860007510977
  • Lot #'s: 483 (Qty: 120)
  • 502 (Qty: 100) Product at Distributor in Quarantine: Part #: EC25T10VI
  • Lot #'s: 539 (Qty: 99)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.