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
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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