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Device product

INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2MM CH 23G 6MM, model no. NM-401L-0623 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.

Z-1028-2021

January 04, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd.
Event
Event 87074
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
7,400,000 (globally); 260,395 (US)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1028-2021

Official wording

Reason: Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.

Code information: 02K, 03K, 04K, 06K, 05V, 06V, 07V, 08V, 09V, 0XV

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    inadequate package
  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    sterile packages with inadequate