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Terminated

DSD Application Guide (MG04-0001 revision M) for the Pentax Universal Video Scope Hookup (DSD-110-HU0109) only when used with the DSD automated endoscope reprocessor (AER) and the Pentax EG-3630U endoscope.

FDA Recall Z-2213-2010 · Posted 2010-08-12

Recalling FirmMinntech Corp
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFEB
Date Initiated2010-06-15
Date Terminated2011-12-17
Product Quantity185

Reason for Recall

The DSD hook up Application Guide incorrectly recommends use of the Medivators DSD-110-HU0109 endoscope hookup to connect the Pentax EG-3630U Ultrasound Endoscope to a Medivators DSD endoscope reprocessor or Medivators Scope Buddy Endoscope Flushing Aid. This may result in inadequate disinfection during reprocessing, and subsequent infection risk to the patient. The recall was due to the misprinte

Firm Action

Consignees were sent a Medivators Reprocessing Systems "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter date June 17, 2010. The letter was addressed to "Dear Medivators Customers". The letter described the problem and product involved. Recommended consignees to immediately examine the Pentax EG-3630U Ultrasound Endoscope hookups and inform all staff of the notice to ensure that the DSD-11--HU01109 is not used with the Pentax endoscope. Also requested consignees to complete and return the enclosed response form.

Root Cause

Labeling False and Misleading

Distribution Pattern

AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.

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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