# FDA recall Z-1896-2018

> **Madison Polymeric Engineering** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-03-21.

## Product

First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad, 200ml, Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit, Catalogue Number EP-4

## Reason for recall

The products exhibit an unpleasant odor due to microbial contamination with Yarrowia lipolytica.

## Distribution

The products were distributed to the following US states: AK, AL, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI.  The products were also distributed in Canada.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1896-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Madison Polymeric Engineering
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-03-21
- **Report date:** 2018-05-30
- **Termination date:** 2019-04-09

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Branford, CT, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1896-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1896-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1896-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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