Olympus recalls LF-P tracheal intubation fiberscopes due to incompatibility with OER reprocessors. The fix requires changing ETO gas sterilization from 12% to 100% EtO and removing reusable brushes.
Revised OER-Pro, OER-Elite, OER-Mini endoscope reprocessor labeling- the LF-V and LF-P are no longer compatible endoscopes for reprocessing in the OERs. The addendum highlights the following changes: 1. Removal of LF-V and LF-P as compatible with the OER 2. Change conditions for ETO gas sterilization from 12% EtO to 100% EtO 3. Removing the reusable cleaning brush for the manual cleaning. Single Use brushes remain compatible
Olympus is recalling tracheal intubation fiberscopes (LF-P models) because they are no longer compatible with certain reprocessors. This could lead to improper sterilization if users don't follow the updated procedures.
The LF-P fiberscopes were previously listed as compatible with OER reprocessors but are now incompatible. This means users must change sterilization conditions to 100% EtO gas instead of 12% and stop using reusable cleaning brushes to prevent improper sterilization.
Healthcare professionals using Olympus tracheal intubation fiberscopes with OER reprocessors. Those who use reusable cleaning brushes are at higher risk due to potential sterilization issues.
Check for serial numbers starting with 04953170051098 on the fiberscopes. These are the only models affected by this recall.
Ensure ETO gas sterilization is set to 100% EtO instead of 12% for the affected fiberscopes.
Stop using reusable cleaning brushes and switch to single-use brushes for the affected fiberscopes.
The recall is due to updated labeling showing that LF-P fiberscopes are no longer compatible with OER reprocessors. This requires changes to sterilization procedures.
No, you can continue using them but must follow updated sterilization conditions and use single-use brushes instead of reusable ones.
The fix involves changing ETO gas sterilization from 12% to 100% EtO and removing reusable cleaning brushes for the affected fiberscopes.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2341-2023 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-2341-2023 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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