Steris Corp QFC1631, QFC1683, QFC1685 Quick Connects for use with Fujinon gastrointestinal endoscopes, for use with the STERIS SYSTEM I Processor and the C1160 Universal Flexible Processing Tray. The QFC1631 is for Fujinon 450/485 Series Video Gastroscopes; The QFC1683 is for Fujinon EC-450LP Colonoscopes; The QFC1685 is for Fujinon 450/485 Series Video Colonoscopes with Water Jet; Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
QFC1631, QFC1683, QFC1685 Quick Connects for use with Fujinon gastrointestinal endoscopes, for use with the STERIS SYSTEM I Processor and the C1160 Universal Flexible Processing Tray. The QFC1631 is for Fujinon 450/485 Series Video Gastroscopes; The QFC1683 is for Fujinon EC-450LP Colonoscopes; The QFC1685 is for Fujinon 450/485 Series Video Colonoscopes with Water Jet;
Brand
Steris Corp
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
QFC1685 - Lots #3136314, #3136298, #3967981, QFC1683 - Lot #3136330, QFC1631 - Lot #4054870.
Products Sold
QFC1685 - Lots #3136314, #3136298, #3967981; QFC1683 - Lot #3136330; QFC1631 - Lot #4054870.
Steris Corp is recalling QFC1631, QFC1683, QFC1685 Quick Connects for use with Fujinon gastrointestinal endoscopes, for use w due to The defective device may restrict the flow of sterilant to the attached endoscope and affect the sterilization process of the scope.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The defective device may restrict the flow of sterilant to the attached endoscope and affect the sterilization process of the scope.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm contacted their affected consignees by telephone and letter on 3/20/2003.
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CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, ME, MA, MO, NJ, NC, OH, TX
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