Home / Recalls / Medical Devices
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd. recalls Gastrointestinal videoscope-indicated for use within the upper digestive tract (including the esophagus, stomach, and du
Recalled November 29, 2023 · FDA recall Z-0334-2024 · Aizu Olympus
Hazard
Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection · FDA Class II
Units
3627 units
Sold at
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
Description
Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection
Product
Gastrointestinal videoscope-indicated for use within the upper digestive tract (including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum). Model Numbers: GIF-1TH190, GIF-1TQ160, GIF-2T160, GIF-2TH180, GIF-H170, GIF-H180, GIF-H180J, GIF-H190, GIF-HQ190, GIF-LV1, GIF-N180, GIF-Q150, GIF-Q160Z, GIF-Q180, GIF-XP180N, GIF-XP190N, GIF-XTQ160. 510(k) Numbers: K112680, K954451, K051645, K100584, K111756, K011151, K123317.
Manufacturer(s)
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Made in
Japan
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →