Olympus recalls EVIS EXERA III Colonovideoscope model CF-Q180AL due to potential microbial contamination from improper use as a veterinary loaner. Affected units have specific serial numbers and UDI codes.
A single CF-Q180AL colonovideoscope was utilized in a veterinary endoscopy procedure in advance of being assigned to a medical facility as a service loaner in error, potential for microbial contamination
Olympus is recalling a specific model of colonovideoscope (CF-Q180AL) because it was mistakenly used as a veterinary loaner before being assigned to a medical facility. This could lead to microbial contamination risks for patients if the device is used in medical procedures.
The colonovideoscope was used in a veterinary endoscopy procedure before being assigned to a medical facility as a service loaner. This improper use could lead to microbial contamination if the device is later used in medical procedures without proper sterilization.
Medical facilities that received the CF-Q180AL model colonovideoscope with serial number 2807443 or UDI code 04953170202315 are likely affected. Patients using this specific model in medical procedures may be at risk of microbial contamination.
Check for the model CF-Q180AL and serial number 2807443 or UDI code 04953170202315 on the device. This specific model was used in veterinary procedures before being assigned to a medical facility.
Verify the model number CF-Q180AL and serial number 2807443 or UDI code 04953170202315 on the colonovideoscope.
This specific model was used in a veterinary endoscopy procedure before being assigned to a medical facility as a service loaner, which could lead to microbial contamination if used in medical procedures without proper sterilization.
The official recall record does not specify a remedy for medical facilities, only that they should check if their device matches the recalled model and serial number.
The recall indicates a potential risk of microbial contamination if the device is used in medical procedures without proper sterilization after being used in veterinary procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1132-2023 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1132-2023 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
