RecallDepth

QFC1631, QFC1683, QFC1685 Quick Connects for use with Fujinon gastrointestinal endoscopes, for use with the STERIS SYSTEM I Processor and the C1160 Universal Flexible Processing Tray. The QFC1631 is for Fujinon 450/485 Series Video Gastroscopes; The QFC1683 is for Fujinon EC-450LP Colonoscopes; The QFC1685 is for Fujinon 450/485 Series Video Colonoscopes with Water Jet;

Company
Steris Corp
Recall Initiated
March 20, 2003
Posted
April 16, 2003
Terminated
February 5, 2004
Recall Number
Z-0724-03
Quantity
46
Firm Location
Mentor, OH

Reason for Recall

The defective device may restrict the flow of sterilant to the attached endoscope and affect the sterilization process of the scope.

Distribution

The devices were shipped to hospitals located in ME, NB, CA, IL, NJ, OH, IL, TX, MA, GA, MO, NC, and FL.

Lot / Code Info

QFC1685 - Lots #3136314, #3136298, #3967981;  QFC1683 - Lot #3136330;  QFC1631 - Lot #4054870.

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

The firm contacted their affected consignees by telephone and letter on 3/20/2003.

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