Olympus recalls Colonovideoscope Model CF-H180AL due to potential narrower viewing angle and risk of patient injury from EndoTherapy devices protruding too far.
A (Camera unit) CCD intended for a different model of colonoscope may have been installed in the CF-H180AL, viewing angle would be narrower than a normal CF-H180AL and the use of EndoTherapy devices may stick out (approximately 1.4 mm) further than normal protrusion,could lead to patient injury; specifically, mucosal damage that could result in hemorrhage or bleeding
Olympus is recalling Colonovideoscope Model CF-H180AL because a camera unit from a different model may have been installed, causing a narrower viewing angle and increasing the risk of patient injury from EndoTherapy devices sticking out further than normal.
The camera unit in the CF-H180AL may be from a different model, resulting in a narrower viewing angle. This can cause EndoTherapy devices to protrude approximately 1.4 mm further than normal, potentially leading to mucosal damage, bleeding, or hemorrhage.
Patients using the Olympus Colonovideoscope Model CF-H180AL for colonoscopy procedures are at risk. Medical professionals performing the procedure with this model are most vulnerable.
Check for the model number CF-H180AL on the device. The unique device identifier (UDI-DI) is 04953170339615 and the serial number is 2501131.
Verify the model number, unique device identifier (UDI-DI: 04953170339615), and serial number (2501131) on the colonoscope.
The camera unit in the CF-H180AL may be from a different model, causing a narrower viewing angle and increasing the risk of patient injury from EndoTherapy devices protruding further than normal.
EndoTherapy devices could stick out approximately 1.4 mm further than normal, potentially causing mucosal damage, bleeding, or hemorrhage.
Check for the model number CF-H180AL, unique device identifier (UDI-DI: 04953170339615), and serial number 2501131 on the colonoscope.
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Subject: Recall Z-1274-2022 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1274-2022 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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