Events

Recall of CIDEX OPA Solution

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Advanced Sterilization Products.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    29903
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0051-05
  • Event Initiated Date
    2004-04-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2004-10-28
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2005-09-02
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=34751
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Sterilant, Medical Devices - Product Code MED
  • Reason
    Anaphylactic-like reactions were reported following repeated cystoscopy for bladder cancer patients where the scope had been reprocessed in cidex opa solution.
  • Action
    Firm conducted WebEx meeting with affiliates on April 12 & 13, 2004 to discuss CIDEX OPA Solution labeling. April 23, 2004, Firm sent letters to affiliates, customers, and end users to notify of new contraindication for CIDEX OPA Solution. Same letter was sent to U.S. Healthcare facilities on April 23, 2004; to Urology M.D.s on April 28, 2004; to Urologist Nurses on May 7, 2004. Customers can call 800-370-4632 with questions.

Device

CIDEX OPA Solution

Manufacturer

Advanced Sterilization Products
  • Manufacturer Address
    Advanced Sterilization Products, 33 Technology Dr, Irvine CA 92618-2346
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Johnson & Johnson
  • Source
    USFDA