Olympus recalls specific colonoscopes (model PCF-Q180AL) due to potential damage from vibration, temperature changes, or shock. Affected units have unique serial numbers and UDI codes.
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 certain colonoscopes (model PCF-Q180AL) because they were assembled without proper adhesive that protects against vibration, temperature shifts, or shocks. This could lead to equipment failure during use, especially in demanding medical procedures.
The colonoscopes were assembled without adhesive that normally protects against physical stresses like vibration, temperature changes, or shocks. If these conditions occur during use, the device could malfunction or break, potentially causing injury to the patient or the user.
Medical professionals using the specific colonoscope model PCF-Q180AL are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices may also be affected if the equipment fails.
Check for the model number PCF-Q180AL on the device. Affected units have serial numbers 2200140, 2603268, 2808983, or 2909332, and UDI code 4953170307720.
Look for the model number PCF-Q180AL on the colonoscope.
Check if your serial number matches 2200140, 2603268, 2808983, or 2909332.
The colonoscope was assembled without adhesive that protects against vibration, temperature changes, or shocks, which could cause equipment failure during use.
Check the model number and serial number to confirm if it's affected. Olympus does not provide a specific remedy for this recall.
The recall is for potential equipment failure, not direct injury. However, malfunction could lead to complications during medical procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1214-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1214-2024 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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