The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0418-2016·Announced 2015-12-23

Fujifilm Medical Systems Recalls Duodenoscopes for Reprocessing Design Changes

Fujifilm Medical Systems is recalling specific duodenoscope models as a precautionary measure because the devices have been redesigned to incorporate a closed elevator wire channel that facilitates reprocessing.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly describes the recall as a 'precautionary measure' and does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Moderate severity score (voluntary precautionary recalls).

Plain-English summary

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. is recalling specific models of Duodenoscopes, including the ED-200XU, ED-200XT, ED-250XT, ED-310XU, ED-420XL, ED-410XT, ED-410XU, ED-450XL, and ED-450XT. These are medical endoscopes used for the duodenum and upper gastrointestinal tract that feature an open elevator wire channel. The recall involves 79 units in the United States and 985 units internationally.

The recall is a precautionary measure because the Duodenoscopes have been redesigned to incorporate a closed elevator wire channel that facilitates reprocessing. The affected units were distributed in the United States to California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington, as well as internationally to the Asian Pacific, EU, Latin America, and Japan.

Healthcare facilities and consumers should check their inventory for the specific model and serial numbers listed in the recall notice. If a device is affected, it should be removed from service and returned to Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
Fujifilm Medical Systems Duodenoscope, Model Numbers ED-200XU, ED-200XT, ED-250XT, ED-310XU, ED-420XL, ED-410XT, ED-410XU, ED-450XL, and ED-450XT. Medical endoscope for the duodenum and upper G.I. tract. Open elevator wire channel duodenoscopes.

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (19)

  • Model Number: ED-200XU: Serial Numbers: 6572042
  • 2D071D016
  • 2D071D010
  • 2D071D029 and 2D071D026 Model Number: ED-410XT: Serial Numbers: 8691039
  • 8691034 and 7691022 Model Number: ED-410XU: Serial Numbers: 2D060D010
  • 2D060D003
  • 6602091 and 6602100 Model Number: ED-450XL: Serial Numbers: 6D075B023
  • 6D075B015
  • 1D075B029 and 6D075B020 Model Number: ED-450XT: Serial Numbers
  • 1D076A002
  • 1D076A011
  • 1D076A013
  • 1D076A043
  • 1D076A039
  • 6D076A020
  • 6D076A033
  • 6D076A039
  • 6D076A037
  • 6D076A030 and 6D076A051

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states: