Class 2 Device Recall Torrent" irrigation tubing

• Date Initiated by Firm: March 07, 2013
• Date Posted: April 11, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on March 20, 2014
• Recall Number: Z-1099-2013
• Recall Event ID: 64853
• 510(K)Number: K103239
• Product Classification: endoscopic irrigation/suction system - Product Code OCX
• Product: Torrent" irrigation tubing. Product Usage: The Torrent irrigation system (tubing and accessories to accommodate various endoscopes and irrigation pumps) is intended to provide irrigation via irrigation fluids, such as sterile water, during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures when used in conjunction with an irrigation pump or electrosurgical unit.
• Code Information: Product code: 00711560; Lot #'s: 79687, 79688, 79689, 79690, 79691, 79692, 79693, 79694, 79695, 79696 80165, 80166, 80709, 80710, 80711, 80712, 80713, 80714, 80715, 80716, 80717, 80718, 80719. 80720, 80721, 80722, 80723, 81245, 81246, 81247, 81248, 81249, 81250, 81251, 81252, 81253, 81254, 81255, 81256, 81257, 81258, 81259, 81982, 81983, 81984, 81985, 81986, 81987, 81988, 81989, 81990, 81991, 82567, 82568, 82569, 82570, 82938, 82939, 82940, 82941, 82942, 82943, 82944, 82945, 82946, 82947, 82948, 82949, 82950, 82951, 82953, 82954, 82955, 82956, 84615, 84616, 84617, 84618, 84619, 84620, 84979, 84981, 85557, 86026, 86028, 86434, 86435 & 86436.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: US Endoscopy Group Inc; 5976 Heisley Rd; Mentor OH 44060-1873
• For Additional Information Contact: Melanie Otto; 800-769-8229 Ext. 314
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The firm was notified by their customers that there was a water leakage from the white tubing connector.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: US Endoscopy Group sent an Urgent Recall Notification letters to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. They instructed their customers to remove any of the affected products from their inventory and quarantine them. They also requested each customer complete the attached Customer Response Card and return it to US Endoscopy via fax at 1-440-639-4495 or by email at recall@endoscopy.com as soon as possible. For questions contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-8229.
• Quantity in Commerce: 21,189 units
• Distribution: USA Nationwide Distribution - including the states of: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WV.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = OCX