FDA recall Z-0327-2024

Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd. · Class II · device

Product

Bronchoscope-for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree. Model Numbers: BF-1T150, BF-1T60, BF-1TH190, BF-1TQ170, BF-3C160, BF-3C40, BF-H190, BF-MP190F, BF-MP60, BF-P150, BF-P190, BF-P60, BF-Q170, BF-Q190, BF-XP190, BF-XP60, BF-XT160, BF-XT190. 510(k)s: K023984, K121959, K963033, K172726, K201758, K033225, K183419.

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

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2023-09-25
Report date
2023-11-29
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Aizuwakamatsu, N/A, Japan

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0327-2024