Olympus recalls colonoscopes model CF-HQ190I due to potential damage from vibration, temperature changes, or shock. Affected units may need repair or replacement to prevent malfunction.
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.
Olymp: Olympus is recalling colonoscopes with model number CF-HQ190I because they were assembled without proper adhesive protection. This could cause the device to fail under normal use conditions like vibration or temperature changes, potentially leading to malfunction during procedures.
The colonoscopes were assembled without adhesive that protects them from physical stressors like vibration, temperature fluctuations, or severe shocks. This could lead to the device failing during use, potentially causing inaccurate results or equipment damage.
Medical professionals who use Olympus colonoscopes with model number CF-HQ190I are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices may also be affected if the equipment malfunctions.
Check for model number CF-HQ190I on the device. The unique device identifier (UDI DI) is 4953170305139 and serial number 2263354. These units were sold between 2020 and 2021.
Verify the model number, UDI DI, and serial number to confirm if your colonoscope is affected.
The colonoscope was assembled without adhesive that protects it from vibration, temperature changes, or shock, which could cause failure during use.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with Olympus for guidance on next steps.
The recall indicates a risk of malfunction but does not mention injury. The hazard is limited to device failure, not direct harm.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1206-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1206-2024 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.
