Olympus recalls Rhino-Laryngofiberscope Model ENF-XP due to updated cleaning instructions removing reusable brushes. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
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 its Rhino-Laryngofiberscope Model ENF-XP because the updated cleaning instructions no longer mention reusable cleaning brushes. This change means users must follow the new instructions for single-use brushes only.
The recall involves updated cleaning instructions that remove reusable cleaning brushes from the manual. This means users must now use single-use brushes only, which could lead to improper cleaning if not followed correctly.
Users of the Olympus Rhino-Laryngofiberscope Model ENF-XP with serial numbers listed in the recall are affected. Medical professionals using this device are most at risk due to the cleaning process changes.
Check the serial number on the device, which is listed as UDI-DI: 04953170059018. The product is the Rhino-Laryngofiberscope Model ENF-XP sold by Olympus.
Check the updated instructions for single-use brushes only, as reusable brushes have been removed from the manual.
Olympus updated the cleaning instructions to remove reusable cleaning brushes, requiring users to use single-use brushes only.
No return is required; users must follow the updated cleaning instructions for single-use brushes.
All serial numbers listed under UDI-DI: 04953170059018 for the Rhino-Laryngofiberscope Model ENF-XP.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0688-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0688-2024 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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