Steris Corp Quick Connect component p/n 201048. The component is contained in QPC1713 and QPC1724 Quick Connects. The QPC1724 is used to attach Pentax 70/70K/72/72K/80K/81K/90i/90K SERIES GI ENDOSCOPES WITH WATER JET to the C1160 Universal Flexible Processing Tray in the SYSTEM 1 Sterile Processing System. The QPC1713 is used to attach Pentax 70/70K/80K/85/85K/90K SERIES GI ENDOSCOPES without WATER JET to the C1160 Universal Flexible Processing Tray in the SYSTEM 1 Sterile Processing System. Recall
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Product
Quick Connect component p/n 201048. The component is contained in QPC1713 and QPC1724 Quick Connects. The QPC1724 is used to attach Pentax 70/70K/72/72K/80K/81K/90i/90K SERIES GI ENDOSCOPES WITH WATER JET to the C1160 Universal Flexible Processing Tray in the SYSTEM 1 Sterile Processing System. The QPC1713 is used to attach Pentax 70/70K/80K/85/85K/90K SERIES GI ENDOSCOPES without WATER JET to the C1160 Universal Flexible Processing Tray in the SYSTEM 1 Sterile Processing System.
Brand
Steris Corp
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
QPC1713 Model # QFC1728, Serial #: 3870300, 3870367, 3870326, 3870342, 3923281, 3954195, 4008389, 4045720, 4091419, 4153292, 4201828, 4274429, 4297354, 4247052, C601846, C601879, 4569117, 4710430, 4770715, 4862314, 4899068, 4942173, 5005517, 5098421, and 5261433. QPC1724 Model # QFC1729, Serial # 3500782, 3531266, 3614856, 3644010, 3681319, 3753928, 3753944, 3754231, 3864709, 3865110, 3879319, 3935418, 3962214, 3967825, 4054979, 4123873, 4186201, C601848, 4274445, 4363339, 4247078, 4479853, 4588679, 4632667, 4684007, 4738753, 4802294, 4810867, 4869749, 4899084, 4942199, 4952487, 4987020, 5026513, 5063789, 5098447, 5159215, 5211669, 5256367, and 5257266
Products Sold
QPC1713 Model # QFC1728; Serial #: 3870300, 3870367, 3870326, 3870342, 3923281, 3954195, 4008389, 4045720, 4091419, 4153292, 4201828, 4274429, 4297354, 4247052, C601846, C601879, 4569117, 4710430, 4770715, 4862314, 4899068, 4942173, 5005517, 5098421, and 5261433. QPC1724 Model # QFC1729; Serial # 3500782, 3531266, 3614856, 3644010, 3681319, 3753928, 3753944, 3754231, 3864709, 3865110, 3879319, 3935418, 3962214, 3967825, 4054979, 4123873, 4186201, C601848, 4274445, 4363339, 4247078, 4479853, 4588679, 4632667, 4684007, 4738753, 4802294, 4810867, 4869749, 4899084, 4942199, 4952487, 4987020, 5026513, 5063789, 5098447, 5159215, 5211669, 5256367, and 5257266
Steris Corp is recalling Quick Connect component p/n 201048. The component is contained in QPC1713 and QPC1724 Quick Connects due to During ongoing product development testing, it was discovered that, when the two inflow barbs on adapter 201048 # 4 are in a position to face one dire. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
During ongoing product development testing, it was discovered that, when the two inflow barbs on adapter 201048 # 4 are in a position to face one direction, the top Barblock may interfere with the top surface of bottom barb of the adapter. The interference may cause the plunger on the suction side to lift slightly which may affect flow of sterilant into the suction lumen.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A Steris Field Service Representative will make arrangements to visit each facility to modify the affected Quick Connects. Until that time customers may use the work around instructions for use in the notification letter dated August 4, 2008. Contact Steris Corporation at 1-800-548-4873 or 1-440-392-7455 for assistance.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
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