Instinct Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device Recalled Due to Malfunctions

Health Canada Recalls & Safety Alerts

Filed March 13th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 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 malfunctions where the clip may remain attached to the drive wire and cannot be opened. This recall affects products manufactured prior to corrective actions being implemented.

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What changed

Health Canada has issued a Type II recall for the Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device due to a performance issue where the clip housing can detach from the catheter attachment, leaving the clip attached to the drive wire and unable to open. The manufacturer, Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc., has received 486 complaints regarding this malfunction. This recall specifically targets products manufactured before corrective actions were implemented to address this failure mode.

Healthcare providers in Canada are advised to contact the manufacturer, Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc., for additional information regarding this recall. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, the nature of a product recall implies that affected entities should cease using the non-compliant devices and consult with the manufacturer to understand the scope and implications of the recall. The recall class is Type II, indicating that use of or exposure to the faulty product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

What to do next

Consult with Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. regarding the Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device recall.
Cease use of affected Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Devices manufactured prior to corrective actions.
Report any health or safety concerns related to this device to Health Canada.

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Health product recall

Instinct® Plus Endoscopic Clipping Device

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.