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Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd. recalls Gastroscope-endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) and for endoscopic surgery within the upper
Recalled November 29, 2023 · FDA recall Z-0333-2024 · 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
680 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
Gastroscope-endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) and for endoscopic surgery within the upper digestive tract. Model Numbers: GF-UC140P-AL5, GF-UCT180, GF-UE160-AL5.
Manufacturer(s)
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Made in
Japan
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →