Recall of Device Recall Vue Optic Visualization Source, Flexor Vue Deflecting Endoscopic System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Cook 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
    77305
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2540-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-05-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2017-06-05
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2018-01-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • 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
    image, illumination, fiberoptic, for endoscope - Product Code FFS
  • Reason
    Cook inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of the vue optic visualization source and the flexor vue deflecting endoscopic system because it was determined that the current reprocessing instructions do not provide sufficient detailed information for the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of these products.
  • Action
    Cook Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of multiple products because it was identified that the reprocessing instructions do not provide sufficiently detailed information for the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of these products. Potential adverse events that may occur if the products are not adequately reprocessed include urological infections and systemic infections from a urological origin as well as events resulting from chemical residual exposure. Notices were mailed on 05/9/2017 via courier. Customers were asked to do the following: Distribution of the VueOptic Visualization Source and Flexor Vue Deflecting Endoscopic System products will not occur until the reprocessing instructions in the Instructions for Use have been corrected. You can continue to use the VueOptic Visualization Source and Flexor Vue Deflecting Endoscopic System by following the attached document for Reprocessing Instructions. Action to be taken: 1. Examine your inventory immediately to identify and quarantine those affected products. 2. Implement the provided updated Reprocessing Instructions. 3. Return the required Acknowledgement and Receipt Form within 30 days. 4. Even if you do not have affected products, you must still complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form and send it via fax (812.339.7316) or email (fieldactionsna@cookmedical.com). 5. Immediately report any adverse events to Cook Medical Customer Relations at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235, Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern Time), or by email at customerrelationsna@cookmedical.com. Adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA: Online at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/default.htm (form available to fax or mail) Call the FDA at: 1-800-FDA-1088 Should you have any medical questions or concerns, please contact Cook Medical Customer Relations at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Vue Optic Visualization Source, Catalog Number: FVO-150, GPN: G25343 Flexor Vue Deflecting Endoscopic System Catalog Number: FV-090075-150, GPN: G50972 Catalog Number: FV-090045-150, GPN: G34306
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Domestic: FL IN LA MS NC TX Foreign:Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, VA/DOD:None
  • Product Description
    Vue Optic Visualization Source, Flexor Vue Deflecting Endoscopic System, Endoscope, Fiber Optic, Supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Cook Inc., 750 N Daniels Way, Bloomington IN 47404-9120
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA