FDA Recall Terminated

The System 83 Plus, Endoscope Washer/Disinfector Designed for the simultaneous reprocessing of up to two flexible submersible endoscopes that are used in the gastrointestinal and/or pulmonary tracts.

Recall: Z-2130-2016 · Initiated May 6, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2130-2016
Event Number
74311
Firm
Custom Ultrasonics, Inc.
FEI Number
2523209
Product Code
NVE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
May 6, 2016
Posted
July 6, 2016
Terminated
April 18, 2017
Address
144 Railroad Dr, Ivyland, PA, 18974-1449

Description

The System 83 Plus, Endoscope Washer/Disinfector Designed for the simultaneous reprocessing of up to two flexible submersible endoscopes that are used in the gastrointestinal and/or pulmonary tracts.

Reason

To warn customers that Custom Ultrasonics, Inc. System 83 Plus AERs should not be used for cleaning and/or high-level disinfection of duodenoscopes until further notice.

Action

Custom Ultrasonics, Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 6, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter advised customers not to use the System 83 Plus AERs for cleaning and/or high-level disinfection of duodenoscopes until further notice. In addition, they sent a warning label for customers to affix in a prominent location on the System 83 Plus AER's on or before June 3, 2016 stating the following: "This device is not indicated for reprocessing of duodenoscopes. Do not reprocess any duodenoscopes in this device until further notice. For alternative reprocessing options, please contact the duodenoscope manufacturer." For questions regarding this recall call 215-364-1477.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution to IN, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD., ME, MI, MN, MO,MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT,WA, WI, WV, and WY.

Quantity

2,345 units