Olympus recalls ENDOEYE HD II Rigid Videoscopes (WA50040A, WA50042A) due to potential image coloration during procedures, which may cause prolonged surgery or tissue injury.
Reports of a pink or green coloration of the image. If the issue is encountered during a procedure, device exchange could potentially result in prolonged surgery; potential visual impacts mucosal injury or bleeding may occur.
Olympus is recalling certain ENDOEYE HD II Rigid Videoscopes because they can show pink or green coloration in images. This could lead to longer surgeries or damage to tissues during procedures.
The videoscope may display incorrect colors during procedures, which could cause surgeons to misjudge tissue conditions. This might lead to longer surgeries, mucosal injuries, or bleeding.
Endoscopists and surgical teams using Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Rigid Videoscopes with catalog numbers WA50040A or WA50042A are affected. Those performing procedures in the thoracic or abdominal cavities are at highest risk.
Check for catalog numbers WA50040A or WA50042A on the videoscope. These models are used with video systems, lights, and other endoscopic equipment for surgeries in the chest, abdomen, or reproductive organs.
Look for pink or green coloration in the video feed during procedures.
The videoscopes may show pink or green coloration in images during procedures, which could cause prolonged surgery or tissue injury.
Check for catalog numbers WA50040A or WA50042A on the device.
If coloration occurs, stop the procedure and contact Olympus for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0697-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0697-2024 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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