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Recall of Device Recall FUJINON ED530XT

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc..

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
    78065
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-3225-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-07-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-07-12
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=158600
  • 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
    Duodenoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid - Product Code FDT
  • Reason
    An update to the design and labeling was implemented to help reduce patient risk associated with inadequate reprocessing of the device. the action includes replacement of the forceps elevator mechanism, the o-ring seal, the distal end cap and issuance of a new operation manual.
  • Action
    On July 21, 2017, Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. Endoscopy Division distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction and Removal notices & Field Action Verification Forms to their U.S. Consignees by USPS certified mail. Fujifilm Medical Systems will contact all customers that have the duodenoscope by October 2017, with details for returning the device for replacement parts. This field action allows continued use of the current device until you are contacted by a sales representative for replacement parts as early as October 2017. While the remediation of the scopes will take approximately two weeks to complete, Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. Inc. Endoscopy Division will provide interim duodenoscopes on loan for continuity of care. Once received, the recalling firm will replace the forceps elevator mechanism with O-ring and the distal end cap. An updated manual has been generated to include new information/guidance. Customers are encouraged to complete and return the Field Action Verification Form via email to fnonmedicalqa@fujifilm.com or via fax to (973) 872-4723. Customers with questions can call Larry Picciano, Sr. Director Quality and Regulatory Affairs at (973) 686-2479.

Device

Device Recall FUJINON ED530XT
  • Model / Serial
    All lots/serial numbers
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide
  • Product Description
    FUJINON ED-530XT. || This device is intended for the visualization of the duodenum and upper digestive tract, specifically for the observation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
  • Manufacturer
    Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

Manufacturer

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., 10 Highpoint Dr, Wayne NJ 07470-7431
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.
  • Source
    USFDA