The System 83 Plus, Endoscope Washer/Disinfector Designed for the simultaneous reprocessing of up to two...
Custom Ultrasonics, Inc. began a recall of The System 83 Plus, Endoscope Washer/Disinfector Designed for the simultaneous reprocessing of up to two flexible submersible endoscopes that are used in the... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "To warn customers that Custom Ultrasonics, Inc. System 83 Plus AERs should not be used for cleaning and/or high-level disinfection of duodenoscopes until further notice". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2130-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Wassenburg Medical B.V.
- Product
- The System 83 Plus, Endoscope Washer/Disinfector Designed for the simultaneous reprocessing of up to two flexible submersible endoscopes that are used in the gastrointestinal and/or pulmonary tracts.
- Product code
- NVE Washer, Cleaner, Automated, Endoscope
- Reason for recall
- To warn customers that Custom Ultrasonics, Inc. System 83 Plus AERs should not be used for cleaning and/or high-level disinfection of duodenoscopes until further notice.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Process control
- Action
- Custom Ultrasonics, Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 6, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter advised customers not to use the System 83 Plus AERs for cleaning and/or high-level disinfection of duodenoscopes until further notice. In addition, they sent a warning label for customers to affix in a prominent location on the System 83 Plus AER's on or before June 3, 2016 stating the following: "This device is not indicated for reprocessing of duodenoscopes. Do not reprocess any duodenoscopes in this device until further notice. For alternative reprocessing options, please contact the duodenoscope manufacturer." For questions regarding this recall call 215-364-1477.
- Quantity in commerce
- 2,345 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution to IN, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD., ME, MI, MN, MO,MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT,WA, WI, WV, and WY.
- Product codes and lots
- All serial numbers
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2130-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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