Tag: FDA

FDA Warns Duodenoscope Manufacturers for Not Completing Ordered Surveillance Studies

March 15, 2018 (1:14 pm) — The three manufacturers of duodenoscopes sold in the U.S. have not complied with the requirements of an order the FDA issued to each in…

FDA Clears A Duodenoscope with a Detachable Cap Almost 20 years ago, the FDA cleared two other duodenoscope models with a reusable distal cover for sale in the U.S.

Sept. 25, 2017 (Monday; 11:47am) — The FDA announced last week that it has “cleared the first duodenoscope with a disposable distal cap” for use in U.S. hospitals, calling this…

FDA Orders Endoscope Manufacturers to Perform Safety Studies

October 6, 2015 — Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered the three manufacturers of certain specialized medical endoscopes sold in the U.S. to perform “postmarket” surveillance studies.…