Olympus recalls CYF-VH Cysto-Nephro Videoscopes due to updated cleaning instructions removing reusable brushes. Affected units may still use single-use brushes.
Olympus has updated the instructions for use: Reusable cleaning brushes have been removed from the manual cleaning. Single use brushes remain compatible.
Olympus is recalling certain Cysto-Nephro Videoscopes (model CYF-VH) because the latest instructions no longer mention reusable cleaning brushes. This change means users should now only use single-use brushes as per the updated manual.
The recall involves updated cleaning instructions that removed information about reusable cleaning brushes. Single-use brushes remain compatible with the device, so there is no immediate safety risk.
Medical professionals using Olympus CYF-VH Cysto-Nephro Videoscopes are affected. Those who have the model with serial numbers starting with 04953170310461 or 04953170411250 are most at risk.
Check for the model number CYF-VH on the device. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 04953170310461 or 04953170411250.
Review the current cleaning instructions for reusable brushes as they have been removed from the manual.
The recall states reusable brushes have been removed from the manual instructions, but single-use brushes remain compatible.
The recall does not mention a return or replacement option, only updated instructions.
Model CYF-VH with serial numbers starting with 04953170310461 or 04953170411250.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0689-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0689-2024 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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