Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 23, 2015
A precautionary measure because the Duodenoscopes have been redesigned to incorporate a closed elevator wire channel that facilitates reprocessing.
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. recalled Fujifilm Medical Systems Duodenoscope, Model Numbers ED-200XU, ED-200XT, ED-250XT, ED-3… - a moderate-severity action.
Fujifilm Medical Systems Duodenoscope, Model Numbers ED-200XU, ED-200XT, ED-250XT, ED-3… was recalled by Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. in December 23, 2015. Reason: A precautionary measure because the Duodenoscopes have been redesigned to incorporate a closed elevator wire …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0418-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A precautionary measure because the Duodenoscopes have been redesigned to incorporate a closed elevator wire ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0418-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0418-2016) was formally reported on December 23, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 31, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Wayne, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 79 units (US) and 985 units (Internationally).
The documented reason for this recall is: A precautionary measure because the Duodenoscopes have been redesigned to incorporate a closed elevator wire channel that facilitates reprocessing. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US including CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, NC, TN and WA and Internationally to Asian Pacific, EU, Latin America, and Japan.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
79 units (US) and 985 units (Internationally)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Fujifilm Medical Systems Duodenoscope, Model Numbers ED-200XU, ED-200XT, ED-250XT, ED-310XU, ED-420XL, ED-410XT, ED-410XU, ED-450XL, and ED-450XT. Medical endoscope for the duodenum and upper G.I. tract. Open elevator wire channel duodenoscopes.
A precautionary measure because the Duodenoscopes have been redesigned to incorporate a closed elevator wire channel that facilitates reprocessing.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0418-2016 |
| Date reported | December 23, 2015 |
| Date initiated | August 31, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. |
| Firm location | Wayne, NJ |
| Affected scope | 79 units (US) and 985 units (Internationally) |
| Distribution | US including CA, CO, FL, IA, IL, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, NC, TN and WA and Internationally to Asian Pacific, EU, Latin America, and Japan. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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