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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1777-2020STERILITY ISSUE

Medivators EndoGator REF 100651. Kit for Olympus 140/160/180/190 Series GI Endoscopes for CO2 Connection with Endogator EGP-100, Olympus...

Units Affected
53,790
Recall Date
October 9, 2019
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1777-2020.

Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may present during procedures as inadequate insufflation, presence of air bubbles inside the endo smartcap tubing, insufficient water to rinse the endoscope lens, or water leaking from the air/water valve.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1777-2020.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  3. Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1777-2020.

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Medivators, Inc. Recall FAQ

Medivators, Inc. is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Medivators EndoGator REF 100651. Kit for Olympus 140/160/180/190 Series GI Endoscopes for CO2 Connection with Endogator EGP-100, Olympus.... The notice was published on October 9, 2019 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 53,790 units are potentially affected.