Olympus recalls single-use rotatable clip fixing devices that may not come out of the tube sheath during medical procedures. Affected models include HX 201LR 135 and HX 201UR 135 variants. No remedy specified in recall notice.
There have been complaints that the clip did not come out of the tube sheath during the procedure.
Olympus is recalling single-use rotatable clip fixing devices that may not come out of the tube sheath during medical procedures. This could lead to complications if the clip remains inside the patient. The recall affects specific models sold with certain lot numbers.
The clip may not come out of the tube sheath during medical procedures, potentially causing complications if it remains inside the patient. This issue arises from the device design and could lead to unintended retention of the clip.
Medical professionals using the specific Olympus models HX 201LR 135 and HX 201UR 135 variants for procedures. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices are at risk if the clip does not exit the tube sheath.
Check for model numbers HX 201LR 135, HX 201UR 135, or HX 201UR 135L on the device. Affected units have specific lot numbers: 1ZV, 23V, or 24V.
Look for model numbers HX 201LR 135, HX 201UR 135, or HX 201UR 135L on the device.
The recall is due to complaints that the clip may not come out of the tube sheath during procedures, potentially causing complications.
Affected models include HX 201LR 135 and HX 201UR 135 variants with specific lot numbers: 1ZV, 23V, or 24V.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy; the official notice states the remedy is null.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1418-2023 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1418-2023 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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