Recall Z-0967-2007

Steris Corp · initiated February 23, 2007

Terminated

Product

Steris QFC1728 and QFC1729 Quick Connects used in connections and processing endoscopes. The QFC1728 is used to process the Fujinon 250/270/450/470/490 Group 5 and 530/590 series GI Endoscopes w/o Water Jet. The QFC1729 is used to process 250/450 Group 5 and 530/590 series Endoscopes w/ Water Jet.

Codes / lots: Lot numbers: 2914737, 2876316, 2871200, 2876274, 2914752, 2876704, 2876720, 2876746, 2876761, 3072030, and 3072014.

Reason for recall

The center insert of the adaptor #6 restrictor could become loose and/or come out of the housing and may affect the sterilization process of the attached endoscope

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

On February 22, 2007, customers were contacted by phone and were notified by recall letter dated February 23, 2007. The recall notifications indicate that Steris Account managers will visit each consignee and replace affect product.

Details

Recall number
Z-0967-2007
Initiated
February 23, 2007
Posted by FDA
June 21, 2007
Terminated
March 1, 2012
Product code
MED – Sterilant, Medical Devices
Quantity
146
Distribution
Worldwide-The product was distributed to USA domestic consignees located in MT, CA, NJ, IA, MA, WY, SC, MO, SC, TN, ID, MT, CO, PA, NV, and TX, and to foreign consignees located in Great Britian and Qatar.
Recalling firm
Steris Corp, Mentor, OH

Official FDA recall record