Recall Z-1038-2021 ยท FBK Endoscopic Injection Needle, Gastroenterology-Urology
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
NEEDLEMASTER 6MMx 23G UPPER, model no. NM-610L-0623 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic vascular or submucosal injection in the GI tract.
| Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | On January 4, 2021, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall letters to affected customers. Customers were informed that the identified list of Endo-therapy devices may have a defective seal which may compromise the sterility of the product. Customers were asked to take the following actions: 1. Immediately assess any product you have in stock to identify endotherapy products with affected lot numbers listed in the recall letter. Cease use of product and quarantine any affected product. 2. Call your Olympus customer service representative at 1-888-524-7266 to obtain a Returned Good |
| Quantity | 7,400,000 (globally); 260,395 (US) |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K153625 | Single Use Injector NM600/610 Olympus Medical Systems Corp., Feb 12, 2016 |