FDA recall Z-0417-2024

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

Product

GIF-HQ190, EVIS EXERA III GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE

Reason for recall

Specific devices may have an improperly repaired light guide connector due to missing adhesive to secure the suction channel mouthpiece to the scope connector. Issue may result in loss of image, decreased suction, or impact the ability to effectively reprocess the device. This in turn may lead to unanticipated delay to treatment, or patient exposure to contaminated material and subsequent infection.

Distribution

Domestic distribution to FL, KY, MA, NJ, NY, and PA

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2023-10-16
Report date
2023-12-06
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Aizuwakamatsu, Japan

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0417-2024