FDA Recall Terminated

Medivators Endo Smartcap Endoscope Tubing. REF100145CO2, packaged as Contents 1, 10, 50 and found in BMP-C145CO2. Tubing for Olympus 140/240, 160/260, 180/280, 190/290 Series Endoscopes. Sterile EO - Product Usage: is intended to be used with an air or CO2 source and/or a pump along with a sterile water source to supply air or CO2 and sterile water to an endoscope during endoscopic procedures.

Recall: Z-1773-2020 · Initiated October 9, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1773-2020
Event Number
84109
Firm
Medivators, Inc.
FEI Number
2150060
Product Code
FAJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Equipment maintenance
Initiated
October 9, 2019
Terminated
December 11, 2020
Address
14605 28th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, 55447-4822

Description

Medivators Endo Smartcap Endoscope Tubing. REF100145CO2, packaged as Contents 1, 10, 50 and found in BMP-C145CO2. Tubing for Olympus 140/240, 160/260, 180/280, 190/290 Series Endoscopes. Sterile EO - Product Usage: is intended to be used with an air or CO2 source and/or a pump along with a sterile water source to supply air or CO2 and sterile water to an endoscope during endoscopic procedures.

Reason

Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may present during procedures as inadequate insufflation, presence of air bubbles inside the endo smartcap tubing, insufficient water to rinse the endoscope lens, or water leaking from the air/water valve.

Action

An Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter was sent to customers via certified mail next day delivery on 10/09/2019. The letter identified affected product, stated reason for recall, asked for product to be quarantined and discontinue use. Customers are to return product to Medivators by obtaining a Return Material Authorization from Customer Service. A response form was asked to be returned. Questions can be directed to Customer Service at 1-800-444-4729.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, England.

Quantity

53,790 units total