EVIS EXERA III Gastrointestinal Videoscope
FDA device recall Z-0288-2024 · posted 2023-11-09 · Open, Classified
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Reason for recall
- Sterilization failures when devices are sterilized per the Reprocessing Manual due to lack of drying time for the endoscope channel.
- Action taken
- The firm distributed recall notifications via mail to consignees dated 10/02/2023. Consignees are asked to inspect inventory for affected devices, ensure that all reprocessing personnel are aware and knowledgeable of the recall notice and its contents, and acknowledge receipt of the recall notification by returning the enclosed response form via email to olympus5381@sedgwick.com or by fax at 800-913-4345. Customers with any questions about the acknowledgement form are to call 866-912-9544. Customers with any questions about the recall are to contact Cynthia Ow by phone at 647-999-3203 or by email at Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com.
- Root cause
- Reprocessing Controls
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Product code
- FDF
- Quantity affected
- 1687 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution.
- Date initiated
- 2023-10-02
- Date posted
- 2023-11-09
- Location
- Center Valley, PA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| EVIS EXERA III VIDEO SYSTEM (K112680) | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2012-02-16 |