Olympus recalls colonoscopes with model PCF-H190L that may fail due to vibration, temperature fluctuations, or shock. Affected units have specific serial numbers. 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-H190L because they were assembled without proper adhesive protection against vibration, temperature changes, or shock. This could lead to equipment failure during use, potentially causing injury to the user.
The colonoscopes were assembled without adhesive that protects against physical stresses like vibration, temperature changes, or shock. This could cause the device to malfunction or break during use, especially in environments with high movement or temperature variations.
Users of the Olympus PCF-H190L colonoscope who purchased it between 2020 and 2023 are affected. Medical professionals using this model for procedures are at higher risk due to potential equipment failure during critical procedures.
Check for the model number PCF-H190L on the device. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including 2201678, 2201735, and others.
Look for the model number PCF-H190L on the colonoscope to confirm if it is affected.
Reach out to Olympus Corporation of the Americas for specific instructions on how to proceed with the recall.
The colonoscope was assembled without adhesive that protects it from vibration, temperature changes, or shock, which could cause equipment failure during use.
The affected model is PCF-H190L with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the model number on the device and compare it to the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1211-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1211-2024 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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