Olympus recalls CYF-5 fiberoptic scopes 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.
Olympus is recalling CYF-5 fiberoptic scopes because faulty adhesive may cause blurred vision and, in rare cases, urinary tract perforation. This affects medical devices used during procedures.
The scope's diopter ring and nameplate ring were secured with incorrect adhesive. This can cause the rings to become improperly connected, leading to loss of adjustment function and blurred vision. In rare cases, this may result in accidental contact with the patient's body or urinary tract perforation.
Healthcare professionals using Olympus CYF-5 fiberoptic scopes are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these scopes could experience blurred vision or rare urinary tract injuries.
Check for the model CYF-5 on the scope. Affected units have specific serial numbers: 2456630, 7171632, 2769732, W501648A, 2355088, 2557155, 2972060.
Look for the model number CYF-5 on the scope to confirm if it is affected.
Improper adhesive may cause blurred vision and, in rare cases, urinary tract perforation.
Check for the model CYF-5 and the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not provide a remedy, so affected units should be checked by a healthcare professional.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1262-2022 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1262-2022 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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