Olympus recalls colonoscopes with model PCF-H180AL due to potential damage from vibration, temperature fluctuations, or shock. Affected units have specific serial numbers and UDI codes. Consumers should contact Olympus for details.
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 PCF-H180AL because they were assembled without proper adhesive to protect against vibration, temperature changes, or shocks. This could lead to device failure during use, potentially causing injury or inaccurate results.
The colonoscope lacks adhesive that normally protects it from physical stresses like vibration, temperature shifts, or shocks. This could cause the device to break or malfunction during procedures, leading to inaccurate results or potential injury.
Medical professionals who use the colonoscope during procedures are most at risk. Patients using the device for diagnostic purposes may also be affected if the device malfunctions.
Check for model number PCF-H180AL on the device. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including 2005061, 2007000, and others.
Look for the model number PCF-H180AL on the colonoscope to confirm if it is affected.
Reach out to Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further instructions on the recall.
The colonoscope was assembled without proper adhesive to protect against vibration, temperature changes, or shocks, which could cause device failure during use.
Model number PCF-H180AL with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
No, the recall is for potential damage from physical stresses, not an immediate safety hazard. 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-1209-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1209-2024 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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