Ultrasonic gastrovideoscope-Real time ultrasound imaging — Class II medical device recall Z-0345-2024
Ongoing recall by Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd., reported 2023-11-29, distributed nationwide. Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers afte
| Recall number | Z-0345-2024 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd., Aizuwakamatsu, N/A, Japan |
| Recall initiated | 2023-09-25 |
| Classified | 2023-11-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2023-11-29 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 5 units |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 04953170328480 |
| Model numbers | TGF-UC180J |
Product
Ultrasonic gastrovideoscope-Real time ultrasound imaging,ultrasound guided needle aspiration and other endoscopic procedures within the upper gastrointestinal tract and surrounding organs Model Number: TGF-UC180J.
Reason for recall
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
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