FDA Recall Terminated

Fujinon/Fujifilm Ultrasonic Endoscope Intended to provide ultrasonic images of submucosal and peripheral organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract for observation, diagnosis and endoscopic treatment.

Recall: Z-0112-2014 · Initiated July 31, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0112-2014
Event Number
66144
Firm
Fujinon Inc
FEI Number
2431293
Product Code
FDS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
July 31, 2013
Posted
October 30, 2013
Terminated
March 4, 2014
Address
10 Highpoint Dr, Wayne, NJ, 07470

Description

Fujinon/Fujifilm Ultrasonic Endoscope Intended to provide ultrasonic images of submucosal and peripheral organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract for observation, diagnosis and endoscopic treatment.

Reason

A limited number of endoscopes were shipped to FMSU-ESD with a manufacturing defect which included missing set screws used to more securely attach the Forceps Inlet (biopsy inlet port) to the endoscope.

Action

The firm, FUJIFILM Medical Systems, USA, Inc. (FMSU-ESD) sent an "URGENT-MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION (UMDC)" and Customer Acknowledgement forms dated July 31, 2013 to their customers. The letter described the issue with the affected product; instructed customers on how to identify affected units; instructed customers to immediately cease use of the affected units; return affected units to FMSU-ESD for repairs and quality control inspection; and complete and return the attached "Customers Acknowledgement" form to FMSU-ESD, Attn: Regulatory Compliance, via fax to (973) 686-2616 or email: [email protected]. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please do not hesitate to contact Director, Quality and Regulatory Compliance, at (973) 686-2636 or by email: [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: NJ, PA and VA; and country of Canada.

Quantity

12 Units