Instinct Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device Recall

Health Canada Recalls & Safety Alerts

Filed March 3rd, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device manufactured by Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. due to 486 reported malfunctions where the clip fails to open. This recall is to withdraw products manufactured prior to corrective actions being implemented.

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What changed

Health Canada has initiated a Type II recall for the Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device, identified by model number INSC-P-7-230-S. The recall is due to 486 reported malfunctions where the clip housing detaches from the catheter attachment, leaving the clip attached to the drive wire and unable to open. This action specifically targets products manufactured before corrective actions were implemented by Cook Medical to address this failure mode.

Healthcare providers in Canada are affected by this recall. They are advised to contact the manufacturer, Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc., for additional information. While no specific compliance deadline is stated, the recall implies that affected products should no longer be in use or should be returned. The recall class (Type II) suggests a potential for adverse health consequences, though specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in this notice.

What to do next

Contact Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. for additional information regarding the Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device.
Identify and segregate affected Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Devices manufactured prior to corrective actions.
Consult manufacturer guidance on disposition of recalled product.

Source document (simplified)

Health product recall

Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device (French translation pending)

Brand(s)

Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc.

Last updated

2026-03-13

Summary

Product Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device Issue Medical devices - Performance What to do Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.

Audience Healthcare Industry

Affected products

| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalogue number |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | INSC-P-7-230-S |

Issue

Cook Medical has received 486 complaints of a malfunction that occurs when the user attempts to open the clip jaws by actuating the handle. The malfunction that may occur is the clip housing detaching from the catheter attachment and the clip remaining attached to the drive wire. 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.

Corrective actions have been implemented to mitigate the risk of this failure mode. This action is being taken to withdraw products manufactured prior to the implementation of the corrective actions.