Olympus recalls URF-P6R fiberscopes due to improper adhesive causing blurred vision and rare urinary tract injury. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Incorrect adhesive used to secure the diopter ring and nameplate ring. Improperly connected diopter ring may result in the loss of adjustment function leading to a blurred field of vision and unintentional contact with the patients body and in rare cases perforation in the urinary tract/renal pelvis.
Olymp: Olympus URF-P6R fiberscopes are recalled because faulty adhesive may cause blurred vision and rare urinary tract perforation. Owners should stop using these devices immediately.
The fiberscope's diopter ring and nameplate ring are secured with incorrect adhesive. This can cause the rings to become disconnected, leading to blurred vision and accidental contact with patients. In rare cases, this may cause perforation in the urinary tract or renal pelvis.
Medical professionals using Olympus URF-P6R fiberscopes for urological procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices could face injury.
Check for serial numbers 2836209F, 2835978, 2837272, or 2836299 on the device. The product is sold under Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
Immediately stop using the Olympus URF-P6R fiberscope if it has the listed serial numbers.
Olympus URF-P6R fiberscope.
Blurred vision and unintentional contact with patients, potentially causing urinary tract perforation in rare cases.
Look for serial numbers 2836209F, 2835978, 2837272, or 2836299 on the device.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1264-2022 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1264-2022 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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