Olympus recalls specific gastrointestinal videoscopes due to potential water contamination in the channel after repair, which could lead to infection. Affected models include GIF-1TH190, GIF-1TQ160, and others. Consumers should contact Olympus for details.
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 certain gastrointestinal videoscopes that may have water remaining in the channel after repair. This water could lead to contamination and infection if the scope is used. Affected models include GIF-1TH190, GIF-1TQ160, and others.
The channel air drying process wasn't properly validated, so some scopes returned after repair had water left in the channel. This water could cause contamination if the scope is used, potentially leading to infection.
Healthcare professionals who use these scopes for upper digestive tract procedures are most at risk. Patients using the scopes under medical supervision are also affected.
Check for model numbers: GIF-1TH190, GIF-1TQ160, GIF-2T160, GIF-2TH180, GIF-H170, GIF-H180, GIF-H180J, GIF-H190, GIF-HQ190, GIF-LV1, GIF-N180, GIF-Q150, GIF-Q160Z, GIF-Q180, GIF-XP180N, GIF-XP190N, or GIF-XTQ160. These scopes were sold with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify your scope's model number from the list provided in the recall notice.
Reach out to Olympus directly for instructions on how to return or repair the scope.
The affected models include GIF-1TH190, GIF-1TQ160, GIF-2T160, GIF-2TH180, GIF-H170, GIF-H180, GIF-H180J, GIF-H190, GIF-HQ190, GIF-LV1, GIF-N180, GIF-Q150, GIF-Q160Z, GIF-Q180, GIF-XP180N, GIF-XP190N, and GIF-XTQ160.
The channel air drying process wasn't validated, so some scopes returned after repair had water remaining in the channel, which could lead to contamination and infection.
Check the model number against the list provided in the recall notice. Affected models include the ones listed above.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0334-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0334-2024 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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