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Terminated

Velocity" Biopsy Valve, 25 units per box, Product Usage: The disposable Velocity biopsy valve is used to cover the opening of the biopsy inlet port of a flexible gastrointestinal endoscope. The Velocity biopsy valve provides access for endoscopic device passage and exchange, helps maintain insufflation, and minimizes leakage of biomaterial from the accessory port throughout the gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. The Velocity biopsy valve provides a connection for irrigation through the Velocity irrigation pump.

FDA Recall Z-1943-2015 · Posted 2015-07-01

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeOCX
Date Initiated2015-02-17
Date Terminated2015-09-21
Product Quantity2,173 units

Reason for Recall

The company has received reports of structural non conformance at the connection between the valve body and the irrigation tube, resulting in separation of the components during use.

Firm Action

US Endoscopy sent an Urgent Recall Notification Letter dated to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. US Endoscopy requests that their customers: 1. Remove all unused affected Velocity Biopsy Valves from your inventory. 2. Complete the attached Customer Response Card and return to the attention of Kia Pennington, via fax 1-440-639-4495 or email [email protected]. 3. Mark the shipping container with code: RMA xxxxxxxx QIF, and return the product to US Endoscopy via Fed Ex Account #293799547. For questions contact Kia Pennington in Customer Service at 1-800-769-8226.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: CA, CO, IA, MA, OH, TX & WV and the countries of: Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovenia & South Africa.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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