FDA Recall Terminated

Infinity sampling device, Cytology Brush, United States Endoscopy Group, Inc., 5976 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060 The Infinity sampling device is a disposable cytology brush used to retrieve cytological cell samples in the gastrointestinal tract.

Recall: Z-2396-2012 · Initiated December 22, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2396-2012
Event Number
63047
Firm
US Endoscopy Group Inc
FEI Number
1000122656
Product Code
KOG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
December 22, 2011
Posted
September 17, 2012
Terminated
March 22, 2013
Address
5976 Heisley Rd, Mentor, OH, 44060-1873

Description

Infinity sampling device, Cytology Brush, United States Endoscopy Group, Inc., 5976 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060 The Infinity sampling device is a disposable cytology brush used to retrieve cytological cell samples in the gastrointestinal tract.

Reason

US Endoscopy received five complaints which noted difficulty in deploying the cytology brush through the catheter.

Action

US Endoscopy sent an Addendum and Correction to the Instructions for Use letter dated December 22, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to rinse the brush head with sterile water immediately prior to use (reference the attached Addendum. Customers were also instructed to retract and deploy the brush to ensure that is is functioning properly prior to use. Customers were asked to review the instruction for use for this product along with the Addendum to ensure proper usage and performance. For questions customers should call 1-410-639-4494 or their local Endoscopic Product Specialist. For questions regarding this recall call 440-639-4494, ext 378.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, MA, ME, MN, MO, NC, NH, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA & WV and the countries of Australia, Canada, Columbia, Finland, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand & United Kingdom.

Quantity

393 Devices