Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2019-10-18
Date Terminated2021-01-08
Product Quantity1882
Reason for Recall
Capsule Endoscopy System: a defect present in the capsule window may be stressed through the production process and in the final package, which could cause the housing of the capsule to crack and leak when ingested. Fluid from the patient could leak in to the capsule, which may damage components inside the capsule and the patient data may not be retrieved; the patient may need to repeat the exam.
Firm Action
Starting on 10/18/19, Urgent Medical Device Voluntary Recall Letters were emailed to customers. Customers were asked return affected product and to complete the Return Material Authorization form. The recalling firm asked distributors to provide their latest shipment lists.
Distribution Pattern
U.S.: CA, TX, FL, VA, PA, SC, HI, DC, NJ, UT, LA.
Foreign: FR, AR, IT, UK, BE, TC, AU, CO, GM, GR, SP, SI, HR, MO, SW, EZ.
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.