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Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd. recalls Small intestinal videoscope-For endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the upper digestive tract (including the esophag
Recalled November 29, 2023 · FDA recall Z-0343-2024 · 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
32 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
Small intestinal videoscope-For endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the upper digestive tract (including the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine) by oral insertion or the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon, ileocecal valve, and small intestine) by anal insertion. - Model Number: SIF-Q180.
Manufacturer(s)
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Made in
Japan
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →