FDA recall Z-0341-2024

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

Product

Colonoscope-indicated for use within the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon, and ileocecal valve). Model Numbers: PCF-H180AI, PCF-H180AL, PCF-H190DI, PCF-H190DL, PCF-H190I, PCF-H190L, PCF-H190TI, PCF-H190TL, PCF-HQ190I, PCF-HQ190L, PCF-PH190I, PCF-PH190L, PCF-Q180AI, PCF-Q180AL, PCF-S.

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-0341-2024