ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0708-06 ยท FDF Colonoscope And Accessories, Flexible/Rigid

Fujinon Inc

Fujinon Endoscope Insertion Tube included with lower gastrointestinal EVE and lower gastrointestinal electronic video endoscopes.

DateApr 5, 2006 (initiated Mar 27, 2006)
StatusTerminated
ReasonColonoscope insertion tube is not bending properly and is stiff.
Root causeOther
ActionFujinon sent out a Technical Bulletin on 3/27/2006 that instructs the physician to do a bending test with the colonoscope. If the scope does not bend around an 8 inch bending diameter, the scope is not to be used.
Quantity2335 UNITS
DistributionProduct is distributed nationwide to hospitals and physicians. It was shipped internationally to Canada. US Government accounts include VA medical centers in Spokane WA, St. Louis, MO and Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital in Camp Pendleton, CA.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K041903FUJINON G5 COLONOSCOPES, MODELS EC-450HL5 AND EC-250HL5
Fujinon, Inc., Nov 10, 2004
K944620SERIES 400 GASTROENTEROLOGY SYSTEM
Marks & Murase, Apr 27, 1995