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.
FDA Recall Z-1773-2020 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmMedivators, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFAJ
Date Initiated2019-10-09
Date Terminated2020-12-11
Product Quantity53,790 units total
Reason for Recall
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.
Firm 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.
Root Cause
Equipment maintenance
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, England.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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