Olympus recalls EVIS EXERA III Video System Center Model CV-190 with specific serial numbers due to power supply issues causing improper startup. Affected units may not start correctly.
Certain serial numbers of the CV-190 do not start up properly because parts that deviated from the specification were assembled into the power supply unit.
Olympus is recalling certain EVIS EXERA III Video System Center Model CV-190 units because parts that did not meet specifications were assembled into the power supply unit, causing some units to not start properly. This could lead to equipment failure during medical procedures.
The power supply unit in certain units contains parts that deviated from the specified quality standards. This defect causes the device to fail to start correctly, which could lead to equipment malfunction during medical procedures.
Medical professionals using the EVIS EXERA III Video System Center Model CV-190 for endoscopic procedures are most at risk if they own one of the listed serial numbers.
Check the serial number on the device. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including 7384484, 7384422, and other numbers provided in the recall.
Look for the serial number on the device to determine if it is listed in the recall.
Certain serial numbers of the CV-190 do not start properly because parts that deviated from the specification were assembled into the power supply unit.
Check the serial number against the list provided in the recall notice. If it matches, stop using the device and contact Olympus for further instructions.
The device may not start correctly, which could lead to equipment failure during medical procedures, but the recall does not specify a risk of serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0056-2025 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0056-2025 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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