Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 29, 2020
Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may present during procedures as inadequate insufflation, presence of air bubbles inside the endo …
Medivators, Inc. recalled Medivators EndoGator REF 100650. Kit for Olympus 140/160/180/190 Series GI Endoscopes fo… - a moderate-severity action.
Medivators EndoGator REF 100650. Kit for Olympus 140/160/180/190 Series GI Endoscopes fo… was recalled by Medivators, Inc. in April 29, 2020. Reason: Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may present during procedure…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1776-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medivators, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may present during procedure….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1776-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1776-2020) was formally reported on April 29, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 9, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medivators, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Plymouth, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 53,790 units total.
The documented reason for this recall is: Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may present during procedures as inadequate insufflation, presence of air bubbles inside the endo smartcap tubing, insufficient water to r… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, England.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
53,790 units total
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Medivators EndoGator REF 100650. Kit for Olympus 140/160/180/190 Series GI Endoscopes forCO2 Connection with Olympus OFP or Boston Scientific Endostat II Irrigation Pump Units. Contents 10. Sterile EO. of 100145CO2EXT Endo SmartCap Irrigation Tubing for Olympus 140/240, 160/260, 180/280, 190/290 Series GI Endoscopes with Extended CO2 Input - Product Usage: is intended to be used with an air or CO2 source and/or a pump along with a sterile water source to supply air or CO2 and sterile water to an endoscope during endoscopic procedures.
Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may present during procedures as inadequate insufflation, presence of air bubbles inside the endo smartcap tubing, insufficient water to rinse the endoscope lens, or water leaking from the air/water valve.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1776-2020 |
| Date reported | April 29, 2020 |
| Date initiated | October 9, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Medivators, Inc. |
| Firm location | Plymouth, MN |
| Affected scope | 53,790 units total |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, England. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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