Olympus recalls OER-Mini endoscope reprocessors due to incompatibility with LF-V and LF-P endoscopes, which could lead to improper sterilization and injury risks.
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 its OER-Mini endoscope reprocessors because they no longer support certain endoscope models (LF-V and LF-P). Using these incompatible endoscopes with the reprocessor risks improper sterilization and potential injury.
The OER-Mini reprocessor is designed to work with specific endoscope models. If LF-V or LF-P endoscopes are used with the OER-Mini, the reprocessor may not sterilize them properly, leading to infection risks or injury.
Healthcare professionals using Olympus endoscopes and reprocessors are most at risk. Patients and staff using incompatible endoscopes with the OER-Mini could face injury from improper sterilization.
Check for the OER-Mini reprocessor with serial numbers starting with 2300314 or ending in digits less than 314. The endoscope model must be compatible with the OER-Mini, excluding LF-V and LF-P types.
Verify your endoscope model is not LF-V or LF-P, as these are incompatible with the OER-Mini reprocessor.
Ensure your reprocessor uses 100% EtO gas sterilization instead of the older 12% method for proper disinfection.
The OER-Mini reprocessor no longer supports LF-V and LF-P endoscope models, which could lead to improper sterilization and injury risks.
LF-V and LF-P endoscope models are incompatible with the OER-Mini reprocessor.
Check the serial number: if it starts with 2300314 or ends in digits less than 314, it is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2343-2023 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-2343-2023 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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