FDA recall Z-1071-2024

Olympus Corporation of the Americas · Class II · device

Product

Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 Used with: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V- designed to be attached to Olympus duodenovideoscopes to cover the distal end of the insertion tube and around the forceps elevator

Reason for recall

Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may unexpectedly detach from the duodenoscope during use result include the risk of mucosal injury, tissue damage, bleeding, perforation, or obstruction due to retained distal cover in the gastrointestinal tract that would require urgent medical intervention for removal, and/or burns from the use an uncovered duodenoscope distal end. Detachment of a distal cover in the oral cavity may result in aspiration, airway obstruction, or respiratory distress and would require immediate medical intervention for removal.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2023-12-08
Report date
2024-02-21
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Center Valley, PA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1071-2024