UPDATE: Use of Custom Ultrasonics’ System 83 Plus Automated Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs) for Reprocessing of Certain Duodenoscopes: FDA Safety Communication

The FDA is notifying health care facilities that Custom Ultrasonics has completed validation testing of the System Plus AERs with specific duodenoscopes and FDA has determined that the validation data demonstrate the System 83 Plus can effectively achieve high-level disinfection of the Olympus TJF-180V duodenoscope and the Pentax ED-3490TK duodenoscope. As a result, the System 83 Plus AERs may now be used to reprocess only the Olympus TJF-Q180V duodenoscope and the Pentax ED-3490TK duodenoscope. The System 83 Plus is not validated for the reprocessing of FUJIFILM Medical Systems, U.S.A., Inc. (Fujifilm) duodenoscopes or duodenoscopes with open elevator wire channels.