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Smith & Nephew Endocoupler C-Mount 35 mm Focal Length Reference :7204614 and 7204614S (S indicates unit previously servi

FDA device recall Z-0248-04 · posted 2003-12-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Smith And Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division
Reason for recall
Hardware of the camera coupler may rust and result in an ineffective sterilization/cleaning process.
Action taken
Smith & Nephew notified direct accounts by letter on 10/15/03. Service representatives will remove and replace product.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
FEM
Quantity affected
255 units
Distribution
Nationwide to hospitals Foreign: Australia, Africa, Belgium, Canada, China, Dubai, Egypt, Germany, D\Godmanchester, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand,
Date initiated
2003-10-10
Date posted
2003-12-18
Date terminated
2016-01-28
Location
Andover, MA

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