Recall Z-0281-2009

Advanced Sterilization Products · initiated September 11, 2008

Terminated

Product

ASP Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor, AER Plus Product Code 20300 and AER with printer Product Code 20301 The AER is a machine designed to automatically wash and high-level disinfect flexible, submersible fiberoptic or video endoscopes.

Codes / lots: Serial Numbers: 19, 42, 75, 104, 123, 131, 155, 239, 283, 312, 333, 391, 396, 427, 437, 4006, 4010, 4017, 4027, 4054, 4059, 4069, 4076, 4093, 4099, 4105, 4110, 4154, 4167, 4172, 4173, 4178, 4180, 4183, 4198, 4206, 4213, 4268, 5037, 7013, 7019, 7044, 7057, 7058, 7061, 7062, 7066, 7073, 7074, 7075, 7077, 7080, 7081, 7083, 7088, 7089, 7094, 7095, 7096, 7102, 7109, 7115, 7121, 7123, 7126, 7127, 7132, 7134, 7136, 7138, 7141, 7143, 7146, 7147, 7148, 7150, 7154, 7159, 7161, 7163, 7164, 7165, 7169, 7170, 7171, 7173, 7175, 7176, 7178, 7179, 7182, 7184, 7185, 7186, 7188, 7189, 7190, 7191, 7192, 7195, 7196, 7198, 7199, 7203, 7208, 7211, 7213, 7214, 7215 7216, 7217, 7218, 7219, 7223, 7224, 7225, 7226, 7228, 7231, 7232, 7234, 7239, 7240, 7242, 7244 7246, 7247, 7249, 7250, 7251, 7252, 7253, 7254, 7255, 7256, 7257, 7258, 7259, 7260, 7261, 7262, 7264, 7265, 7269, 7274, 7275, 7277, 7278, 7279, 7280, 7282, 7287, 7288, 7289, 7290, 7291, 7292, 7295, 7296, 7297, 7298, 7299, 7300, 7301, 7304, 7306, 7307, 7308, 7309, 7310, 7311, 7312, 7318, 7319, 7320, 7321, 7322, 7323, 7324, 7326, 7327, 7328, 7329, 7330, 7331, 7333, 7336, 7338, 7339, 7340, 7341, 7343, 7344, 7346, 7347, 7350, 7351, 7354, 7355, 10007…

Reason for recall

Residual high-level disinfectant solution remaining in endoscopes that have been reprocessed in the ASP Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor. If high-level disinfectant, or other fluids, remains in the endoscope after reprocessing, contact with the mucous membranes may occur and result in chemical burns, irritation (chemical colitis), or other symptoms.

FDA-determined cause: Component design/selection

Action taken

ASP is mailing customer notification CL-101367 and AD-52976-001 in an Urgent Product Correction envelope starting the week of September 8, 2008. The letter advises that the firm has received customer reports of residual high-level disinfectant solution remaining in endoscopes that have been reprocessed in the ASP Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor (AER). If high-level disinfectant, or other fluids, remain in the endoscope after reprocessing, contact with patient mucous membranes may occur and result in chemical burns, irritation (chemical colitis), or other symptoms. ASP has tested the PENTAX 70 series endoscopes containing FWJ (Forward Water Jet) and has confirmed that residual fluids may remain in the PENTAX 70 series endoscopes with a FWJ after reprocessing. To eliminate any residual fluids, ASP is recommending customers follow the revised instructions when reprocessing PENTAX 70 series endoscopes with a FWJ. A copy of the revised instructions is provided with the notification letter.

Details

Recall number
Z-0281-2009
Initiated
September 11, 2008
Posted by FDA
November 7, 2008
Terminated
December 27, 2011
Product code
FEB – Accessories, Cleaning, For Endoscope
Quantity
1,578 units installed in the US and 367 units installed internationally
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution --- including USA and countries of Italy, UK, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Australia, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Middle East, Canada, Czech Republic, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Hungary, Poland, Brazil, Russia, Egypt, and Slovenia.
Recalling firm
Advanced Sterilization Products, Irvine, CA

Official FDA recall record