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FDA Device recall Z-1943-2015

Velocity" Biopsy Valve, 25 units per box, Product Usage: The disposable Velocity biopsy valve is used to cover the opening of the biopsy in…

On 2015-07-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Velocity" Biopsy Valve, 25 units per box, Product Usage: The disposable Velocity biopsy valve is used to cover the opening of the biopsy in… by Us Endoscopy Group, citing the company has received reports of structural non conformance at the connection between the valve body and the irrigation tube, resulting in separation of the components during u….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1943-2015
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-02-17
Published2015-07-08
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyUs Endoscopy Group
DistributionUS

Product

Velocity" Biopsy Valve, 25 units per box, Product Usage: The disposable Velocity biopsy valve is used to cover the opening of the biopsy inlet port of a flexible gastrointestinal endoscope. The Velocity biopsy valve provides access for endoscopic device passage and exchange, helps maintain insufflation, and minimizes leakage of biomaterial from the accessory port throughout the gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. The Velocity biopsy valve provides a connection for irrigation through the Velocity irrigation pump.

Reason

The company has received reports of structural non conformance at the connection between the valve body and the irrigation tube, resulting in separation of the components during use.

Identifiers

code_infoM/N: 00711140; Lot #'s: 1401267, 1404503, 1408953, 1413362, 1417521, 1420739, 1422288, 1422747, 1424014, and 1500443.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1943-2015%22

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