Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope — Class II medical device recall Z-0499-2021
Terminated recall by Olympus Corporation of the Americas, reported 2020-12-09, distributed nationwide. A new inspection step was added to the cleaning and disinfection section of the Instructions For Use (IFU) for
| Recall number | Z-0499-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Olympus Corporation of the Americas, Center Valley, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2020-10-16 |
| Classified | 2020-11-27 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-12-09 |
| Terminated | 2022-06-07 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 564 |
| Model numbers | GF-UCT140-AL5 |
Product
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model Number: GF-UCT140-AL5 - Product Usage: used with other supporting equipment for endoscopic real-time ultrasound imaging and endoscopic surgery within the gastrointestinal tract.
Reason for recall
A new inspection step was added to the cleaning and disinfection section of the Instructions For Use (IFU) for this device in order to reduce the risk of causing patient infections.
Machine access
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