Galaxy System (GAL-001). Intended to provide bronchoscopic visualization of and access to patient airways for...
Noah Medical began a recall of Galaxy System (GAL-001). Intended to provide bronchoscopic visualization of and access to patient airways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Bronchoscopic visualization system power supplies have defective semiconductor components that may fail unexpectedly, which could result in an aborted procedure since it is a non recoverable failure. Manual removal of...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0742-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- NOAH MEDICAL Corp.
- Product
- Galaxy System (GAL-001). Intended to provide bronchoscopic visualization of and access to patient airways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Product code
- EOQ Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)
- Reason for recall
- Bronchoscopic visualization system power supplies have defective semiconductor components that may fail unexpectedly, which could result in an aborted procedure since it is a non recoverable failure. Manual removal of the bronchoscope when the system is not functioning can increase the chance of injury to the tissues of the lung as the scope is withdrawn including the possibility of pneumothorax.
- FDA root cause
- Component change control
- Action
- On 10/28/24, recall notices were sent to customers who were told the firm would contact them to arrange inspection and replacement of the power supply system. Share this notification with any other healthcare professionals who may use the system. Complete and return the response form. Firm customer Service: [email protected], 888-325-6624
- Quantity in commerce
- 18
- Distribution
- US: SC, OH, PA, TN, MO, IN, CA, WV, NY, MD, MA, NJ, ID, CT, NC
- Product codes and lots
- UDI-DI: 00850048825048. Serial Numbers: CRB-1502, CRB-1503, CRB-1506, CRB-1508, CRB-1516, CRB-1517, CRB-1519, CRB-1520, CRB-1521, CRB-1522, CRB-1523, CRB-1524, CRB-1525, CRB-1527, CRB-1528, CRB-1529, CRB-1530, CRB-1532,
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0742-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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