Single Use Ligating Device (Olympus) – Loop Detachment Issue (2025)
Medical device may fail to release or detach as expected, potentially causing unintended fixation around patient anatomy.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Brand Name: Single Use Ligating Device Product Name: Olympus HX-400U-30 Model/Catalog Number: HX-400U-30 Used with an Olympus endoscope to deliver a nylon loop snare.
Brand
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model/Catalog Number: HX-400U-30, UDI: 04953170368615, All Lots which have not expired
Products Sold
Model/Catalog Number: HX-400U-30; UDI: 04953170368615; All Lots which have not expired;
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling Brand Name: Single Use Ligating Device Product Name: Olympus HX-400U-30 Model/Catalog Number: HX-400 due to Potential that the ligation loop was unable to release or detach as expected during use, causing the loop to become unintentionally fixed around patie. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential that the ligation loop was unable to release or detach as expected during use, causing the loop to become unintentionally fixed around patient anatomy.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On October 30, 2025 and again on November 3, 2025, URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTIVE ACTION letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: Users are reminded of the importance of adhering to the Warnings and Cautions statements that are present in the instructions for use (IFU, ref: GK4574 Rev 16). A diagram was provided to illustrate the need to maintain a straight position of the proximal end of the tube sheath to prevent increased frictional resistance which may lead to breakage of the operating piipe when the slider is pushed. Particular attention should be paid to the following key guidance within Sections 10 and 12 of the IFU. Carefully read the content of this letter, including the supplemental guidance and reinforced text from the IFU as noted above. a) Always have Olympus loop cutter available when using the PolyLoop device b) When operating the yellow tube joint (yellow cylinder), be careful not to move it away from the handle, prematurely tightening the loop which may cause the inability to release the ligation loop. c) If resistance is encountered, do not continue or force the advancement of the slider located on the device handle. 2. Ensure all personnel are completely knowledgeable on the content of this notification. You may continue to use the device and are reminded of the importance of adhering to the warnings that are present in the instructions for use. 3. Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this letter through our recall web portal. 4. If you have further distributed this product, identify your customers, and forward this notification to them.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026