Olympus recalls colonoscopes with model CF-Q180AL due to potential damage from vibration, temperature changes, or shock. Affected units may require repair or replacement.
Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads.
Olympus is recalling colonoscopes with model number CF-Q180AL because some were assembled without proper adhesive to protect against vibration, temperature changes, or shocks. This could lead to device failure during use.
The colonoscope may fail due to improper adhesive assembly, which can cause damage from high vibration, temperature fluctuations, or severe shocks. This could lead to device malfunction during procedures.
Patients and medical professionals who use the Olympus colonoscope model CF-Q180AL are likely affected. Those who have the specific model number or serial numbers listed in the recall are at risk.
Check for model number CF-Q180AL on the device. Affected units have serial numbers 2602060 or 2603763 and UDI DI 04953170307706.
Look for model number CF-Q180AL, serial numbers 2602060 or 2603763, and UDI DI 04953170307706.
The colonoscope may fail due to improper adhesive assembly, which can cause damage from vibration, temperature changes, or shocks.
Check for model number CF-Q180AL, serial numbers 2602060 or 2603763, and UDI DI 04953170307706.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Olympus for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1208-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1208-2024 from Olympus. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
