Olympus recalls two models of tracheal intubation fiberscopes due to risk of the device becoming lodged in endotracheal tube connectors, potentially causing breathing issues.
Complaint of endoscope model becoming lodged in the endotracheal tube connector due to diameter being too large.
Olympus is recalling two models of tracheal intubation fiberscopes (LF-P and LF-V) because complaints indicate the device's diameter may be too large, causing it to become lodged in endotracheal tube connectors. This could lead to breathing difficulties if the fiberscope gets stuck.
The fiberscope's diameter is too large for the endotracheal tube connector, which can cause it to become lodged. This may block the airway and lead to breathing difficulties if the fiberscope gets stuck in the connector.
Healthcare professionals using these specific fiberscope models for intubation procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving intubation care with these devices could be affected if the fiberscope becomes lodged.
Check for the model numbers LF-P or LF-V on the device. The recall includes all serial numbers and specific UDI-DI codes: 04953170051098, 04953170452932, and 04953170156250.
Identify if your fiberscope is model LF-P or LF-V by checking the label on the device.
Reach out to Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further assistance or to confirm if your device is affected.
Complaints indicate that the fiberscope's diameter may be too large, causing it to become lodged in the endotracheal tube connector.
The affected models are Olympus Tracheal Intubation Fiberscopes with model numbers LF-P and LF-V.
Check for the model numbers LF-P or LF-V on the device. The recall includes all serial numbers and specific UDI-DI codes: 04953170051098, 04953170452932, and 04953170156250.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2501-2023 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-2501-2023 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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