Olympus recalls tracheal fiberscopes with model numbers LF-DP, LF-GP, and LF-TP due to potential water contamination causing infection risk. Affected units sold in the U.S. from 2019 to 2023.
Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection
Olympus is recalling tracheal fiberscopes that may have water contamination in the channel after repair, which could lead to infection. This affects medical devices used for airway management. The recall is for specific model numbers sold between 2019 and 2023.
During the channel air drying process, water may remain in the fiberscope channel after repair. This water can cause contamination, increasing the risk of infection for users.
Healthcare professionals using the tracheal fiberscopes for airway management are most at risk. Patients receiving procedures with these devices could be affected if the contamination leads to infection.
Check for model numbers LF-DP, LF-GP, or LF-TP on the device. These were sold in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
Look for model numbers LF-DP, LF-GP, or LF-TP on the device.
The channel air drying process was not validated, leading to potential water contamination in the fiberscope channel after repair, which could cause infection.
Water remaining in the channel after repair could lead to contamination and infection risk for users.
Check for model numbers LF-DP, LF-GP, or LF-TP on the device, which were sold in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0338-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0338-2024 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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