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Olympus Mobile Workstations (Endoscopy Carts), Models WM-DP1, WM-NP1 and WM-WP1 The mobile workstations are intended for

FDA device recall Z-1160-2012 · posted 2012-03-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Olympus America Inc.
Reason for recall
Replacement wheels may break off from the base of the cart
Action taken
OLYMPUS sent an Urgent - Device Correction letter dated October 28, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. OLYMPUS required customers indicate on the attached questionnaire the contact information for their facility so that they can schedule a convenient time for an Olympus Field Service Representative to visit. Service personnel would inspect, and replace, as necessary any user installed casters on the WM-P1 cart. For questions regarding this recall call (483) 896-5688.
Root cause
Equipment maintenance
Status
Terminated
Product code
FEM
Quantity affected
5
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AL, CA, NY and WV.
Date initiated
2011-10-28
Date posted
2012-03-05
Date terminated
2014-01-14
Location
Center Valley, PA

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