Olympus recalls CF-HQ190L colon video scopes with possible image loss, suction issues, or infection risk from improper light guide connector repair.
Specific devices may have an improperly repaired light guide connector due to missing adhesive to secure the suction channel mouthpiece to the scope connector. Issue may result in loss of image, decreased suction, or impact the ability to effectively reprocess the device. This in turn may lead to unanticipated delay to treatment, or patient exposure to contaminated material and subsequent infection.
Olympus is recalling certain colon video scopes that may have a light guide connector repair issue causing image loss, reduced suction, or infection risks. This could delay treatment or expose patients to contaminated material.
The light guide connector may not be properly secured due to missing adhesive, causing image loss, reduced suction, or infection risks. This could lead to treatment delays or patient exposure to contaminated materials.
Healthcare professionals using the specific colon video scopes listed in the recall. Patients receiving procedures with these scopes are at risk of infection or delayed treatment.
Check for the model CF-HQ190L EVIS EXERA III colon video scope with serial numbers 2635812 or 2416423. The recall includes specific units identified by these serial numbers.
Verify your scope's serial number matches the recalled units: 2635812 or 2416423.
The light guide connector may have missing adhesive, causing image loss, reduced suction, or infection risks during procedures.
Check your serial number against the recalled units (2635812 or 2416423). If it matches, contact Olympus for guidance.
The recall states it may lead to treatment delays or patient exposure to contaminated material, but does not specify serious injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0415-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0415-2024 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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