FDA Recall Terminated

Endoscopic Cleaning Brushes sold in various Endoscopy Kits - Product Usage: The brushes are used to help clean out the endoscopes in between patient procedures.

Recall: Z-2203-2019 · Initiated April 25, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2203-2019
Event Number
83323
Firm
Medline Industries Inc
FEI Number
1417592
Product Code
MNL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
April 25, 2019
Terminated
December 16, 2020
Address
Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL, 60093

Description

Endoscopic Cleaning Brushes sold in various Endoscopy Kits - Product Usage: The brushes are used to help clean out the endoscopes in between patient procedures.

Reason

Potential risk of brush detachment during cleaning. If brush detachment is not identified, there is the potential for the brush to be left within the scope.

Action

On April 25, 2019, the firm sent Additional Items - Lots Affected URGENT RECALL MEDLINE INDUSTRIES IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED letters to 61 consignees advising them of the problem, requesting that they apply stickers to any subject item/lot, and return the Verification Form. On May 15, 2019, the firm sent out a second recall letter to 36 consignees.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, WV, and WY

Quantity

22204