Olympus recalls mobile airway scopes (MAF-DM2, MAF-GM, etc.) due to potential water contamination in the channel after repair, which could lead to infection. Affected users 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 mobile airway scopes that may have water in their channels after repair, which could cause infection. This is a safety issue for medical users who rely on these scopes for airway procedures.
Water remaining in the channel after repair can lead to contamination. This contamination poses a risk of infection if the scopes are used in medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using Olympus mobile airway scopes for airway procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving these scopes could also be affected if the scopes are contaminated.
Check for model numbers MAF-DM2, MAF-GM, MAF-GM2, MAF-TM, or MAF-TM2. These scopes were sold with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Olympus directly to confirm if your scope is affected and get instructions for next steps.
The channel air drying process wasn't validated, and some scopes returned after repair had water in the channel, which could lead to infection.
Models MAF-DM2, MAF-GM, MAF-GM2, MAF-TM, and MAF-TM2 with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the model number and serial number against the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0340-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0340-2024 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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