Olympus recalls SPiN Drive Triple Needle Brush instruments due to navigation system errors during endobronchial procedures, potentially causing procedural delays. Affected models include INS-5300 with specific lot numbers.
Electromagnetic (EM) sensor tracking malfunction impacts the use of navigation functionality during endobronchial procedures and prompts the system to report a coil break warning message. This could result in a potential procedural delay
Olympus is recalling SPiN Drive Triple Needle Brush instruments that may cause navigation errors during endobronchial procedures. This could lead to procedural delays if the system incorrectly reports a coil break.
The EM sensor tracking system may malfunction, causing the navigation function to fail during critical procedures. This could trigger a 'coil break' warning message, potentially delaying the procedure without causing immediate injury.
Healthcare professionals using these instruments during endobronchial procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with the recalled instruments may experience delays.
Check for the model number INS-5300 on the instrument. Affected units have lot numbers 04617200805 and below. These instruments are intended for use in clinical interventions with CT or endoscopy.
Look for the model number INS-5300 on the instrument to confirm if it is affected.
The EM sensor tracking system may malfunction during endobronchial procedures, causing navigation errors and potentially triggering a 'coil break' warning message.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Olympus directly for guidance.
The affected instruments are the SPiN Drive Triple Needle Brush model INS-5300 with lot numbers 04617200805 and below.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2267-2023 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-2267-2023 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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