The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1150-2013·Announced 2013-04-24

Advanced Sterilization Products Recalls EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner Due to Smoke Risk

Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling 761 EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor systems because a circuit board malfunction can cause smoke to emanate from the device.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a reported malfunction causing smoke, which presents a fire and burn hazard. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk product defects, warranting a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor System, P/N 50004. The device is designed to automatically clean and high-level disinfect flexible, submersible video or fiber-optic endoscopes. A total of 761 units were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because ASP received reports of smoke emanating from the system. This issue is attributed to a circuit board malfunction that may occur in the Channel Control Manifold sub-assembly. The source text does not report any injuries or illnesses associated with this malfunction.

Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected units immediately. ASP has provided a list of specific batch numbers associated with the recall. Users should verify their device's batch number against the provided list and contact the manufacturer for further instructions on repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor System, P/N 50004. Designed to automatically clean and high-level disinfect flexible, submersible video or fiber-optic endoscopes.
Affected units
761

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.