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FDA Device recall Z-1182-2018

First Step Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit, EP-4. Intended for pre-clean of outer surface of flexible scopes and surgical instrume…

On 2018-04-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of First Step Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit, EP-4. Intended for pre-clean of outer surface of flexible scopes and surgical instrume… by Madison Polymeric Engineering, citing affected lots may have exceeded its microbial limits.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1182-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-11-03
Published2018-04-04
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyMadison Polymeric Engineering
Distributionn/a

Product

First Step Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit, EP-4. Intended for pre-clean of outer surface of flexible scopes and surgical instruments to remove gross contamination prior to manual cleaning and disinfection. Product Labeling: "The multi-tiered enzymatic detergent starts working instantly to break down all forms of bioburden.".

Reason

Affected lots may have exceeded its microbial limits.

Identifiers

code_infoEP-4 Lots EXP20 l 7 l 209A, EXP20 l 80512A; and EP-4D Lot EXP20 l80520A

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1182-2018%22

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