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DSD Application Guide (MG04-0001 revision M) for the Pentax Universal Video Scope Hookup (DSD-110-HU0109) only when used

FDA device recall Z-2213-2010 · posted 2010-08-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Minntech Corp
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
Action taken
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
Status
Terminated
Product code
FEB
Quantity affected
185
Distribution
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.
Date initiated
2010-06-15
Date posted
2010-08-12
Date terminated
2011-12-17
Location
Plymouth, MN

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