Olympus recalls specific GIF-H190 gastrointestinal videoscopes due to potential image loss and suction issues that could delay treatment or cause infections.
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.
Olymp: Olympus is recalling specific GIF-H190 gastrointestinal videoscopes because a repair issue may cause image loss, reduced suction, or infection risks. This could delay critical treatments or expose patients to contaminated materials.
The videoscope may have a light guide connector that wasn't properly secured with adhesive. This can cause image loss, reduced suction, or affect reprocessing, potentially delaying treatment or causing infections.
Healthcare professionals using the recalled videoscopes are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with these devices may face delayed treatment or infection.
Check for the model GIF-H190 or EVIS EXERA III. The serial numbers 2515895, 2312905, and 2628532 are affected. These devices were sold with UDI-DI 04953170305290.
Verify your videoscope's serial number against the listed numbers: 2515895, 2312905, 2628532.
The recall is due to a potential repair issue where the light guide connector may not be properly secured with adhesive, causing image loss, reduced suction, or infection risks.
Check your device's serial number against the listed numbers: 2515895, 2312905, 2628532. If it matches, contact Olympus for further instructions.
The recall states this could lead to delayed treatment or patient exposure to contaminated material, but it does not mention direct 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-0416-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0416-2024 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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