ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2213-2010 ยท FEB Accessories, Cleaning, For Endoscope

Minntech Corp

DSD Application Guide (MG04-0001 revision M) for the Pentax Universal Video Scope Hookup (DSD-110-HU0109) only when used with the DSD automated endoscope reprocessor (AER) and the Pentax EG-3630U endoscope.

DateAug 12, 2010 (initiated Jun 15, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe DSD hook up Application Guide incorrectly recommends use of the Medivators DSD-110-HU0109 endoscope hookup to connect the Pentax EG-3630U Ultrasound Endoscope to a Medivators DSD endoscope reprocessor or Medivators Scope Buddy Endoscope Flushing Aid. This may result in inadequate disinfection during reprocessing, and subsequent infection risk to the patient. The recall was due to the misprinte
Root causeLabeling False and Misleading
ActionConsignees were sent a Medivators Reprocessing Systems "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter date June 17, 2010. The letter was addressed to "Dear Medivators Customers". The letter described the problem and product involved. Recommended consignees to immediately examine the Pentax EG-3630U Ultrasound Endoscope hookups and inform all staff of the notice to ensure that the DSD-11--HU01109 is not used with the Pentax endoscope. Also requested consignees to complete and return the enclosed response form.
Quantity185
DistributionAZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K914145DSD-91(TM) DISINFECTOR FOR FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPES
Medivators, Inc., Feb 22, 1994