FDA Recall Terminated

QFC1631, QFC1683, QFC1685 Quick Connects for use with Fujinon gastrointestinal endoscopes, for use with the STERIS SYSTEM I Processor and the C1160 Universal Flexible Processing Tray. The QFC1631 is for Fujinon 450/485 Series Video Gastroscopes; The QFC1683 is for Fujinon EC-450LP Colonoscopes; The QFC1685 is for Fujinon 450/485 Series Video Colonoscopes with Water Jet;

Recall: Z-0724-03 · Initiated March 20, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0724-03
Event Number
25946
Firm
Steris Corp
FEI Number
1527821
Product Code
MLR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 20, 2003
Posted
April 16, 2003
Terminated
February 5, 2004
Address
5960 Heisley Rd, Mentor, OH, 44060

Description

QFC1631, QFC1683, QFC1685 Quick Connects for use with Fujinon gastrointestinal endoscopes, for use with the STERIS SYSTEM I Processor and the C1160 Universal Flexible Processing Tray. The QFC1631 is for Fujinon 450/485 Series Video Gastroscopes; The QFC1683 is for Fujinon EC-450LP Colonoscopes; The QFC1685 is for Fujinon 450/485 Series Video Colonoscopes with Water Jet;

Reason

The defective device may restrict the flow of sterilant to the attached endoscope and affect the sterilization process of the scope.

Action

The firm contacted their affected consignees by telephone and letter on 3/20/2003.

Distribution

The devices were shipped to hospitals located in ME, NB, CA, IL, NJ, OH, IL, TX, MA, GA, MO, NC, and FL.

Quantity

46