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Velocity" Biopsy Valve, 25 units per box, Product Usage: The disposable Velocity biopsy valve is used to cover the openi

FDA device recall Z-1943-2015 · posted 2015-07-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
US Endoscopy Group Inc
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.
Action taken
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 kpenning@usendoscopy.com. 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
Status
Terminated
Product code
OCX
Quantity affected
2,173 units
Distribution
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,
Date initiated
2015-02-17
Date posted
2015-07-01
Date terminated
2015-09-21
Location
Mentor, OH

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RecordFirmDate
IRRIGATION PUMP, IRRIGATION BIOPSY VALVE, ,MODEL 00711520, 00711139, 00711140 (K092461)United States Endoscopy Group, Inc.2009-11-05