Reported Jul 8, 2015 · Terminated

Velocity" Biopsy Valve, 25 units per box, Product Usage: The disposable Velocity biopsy valve is used to cover the…

US Endoscopy Group Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: US Endoscopy Group Inc · 5976 Heisley Rd · Mentor, OH · 44060-1873

Is this the product you have?

  • Velocity" Biopsy Valve, 25 units per box
  • Product UsageThe disposable Velocity biopsy valve is used to cover the opening of the biopsy inlet port of a flexible gastrointestinal endoscope. The Velocity biopsy valve provides access for endoscopic device passage and exchange, helps maintain insufflation, and minimizes leakage of biomaterial from the accessory port throughout the gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. The Velocity biopsy valve provides a connection for irrigation through the Velocity irrigation pump
Lot codes and dates
  • M/N
    • 00711140
    • Lot #'s: 1401267
    • 1404503
    • 1408953
    • 1413362
    • 1417521
    • 1420739
    • 1422288
    • 1422747
    • 1424014
    • and 1500443
Amount recalled
2,173 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

The company has received reports of structural non conformance at the connection between the valve body and the irrigation tube, resulting in separation of the components during use.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Sep 21, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:53 PM UTC

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