GA Health recalls Stopcon Suction Valves for GI-endoscopes due to sticky or broken suction buttons that may cause prolonged procedures. Affected units have specific product codes and lot numbers.
Suction button is reported sticky and/or broken during or after the procedure, may cause prolonged procedure
GA Health is recalling Stopcon Suction Valves for GI-endoscopes because the suction button may become sticky or broken during procedures, leading to longer surgery times. This could affect medical staff and patients during endoscopic procedures.
The suction button may become sticky or broken during or after endoscopic procedures, causing the procedure to take longer than intended. This delay could impact patient safety and surgical outcomes.
Medical professionals using the Stopcon Suction Valve for GI-endoscopes are most at risk. Patients undergoing endoscopic procedures with this valve could experience longer procedures due to the suction button issue.
Check for product code EN10232 and lot numbers starting with 19121826. The unit UDI is 04897106951178, and the box UDI is 14897106951175.
Ensure the suction button works smoothly during procedures; if sticky or broken, stop using the valve immediately.
The recall affects medical professionals using the valve during procedures, which could indirectly impact patients through longer procedures.
If the suction button is sticky or broken, stop using the valve immediately and contact GA Health for further instructions.
Check for product code EN10232 and lot numbers starting with 19121826. The unit UDI is 04897106951178, and the box UDI is 14897106951175.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GA Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0642-2021 — GA Health GA Health Hello, I own a GA Health that is covered by recall Z-0642-2021 from GA Health. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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