Olympus Arc Endocuff Vision: Packaging Seal Defect Risk of Patient Infection
Olympus recalls Arc Endocuff Vision devices with packaging seal defects that may allow bacterial contamination and patient infection. Affected models include specific sizes and lot numbers.
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Packaging seal defect may allow a breach of the package sterile barrier and result in patient infection.
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What happened, in plain English
Olympus is recalling Arc Endocuff Vision endoscopic accessories due to a packaging seal defect that could lead to patient infections. This is a serious safety issue requiring immediate attention from users. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/62088-olympus-arc-endocuff-vision-packaging-seal-defect-risk-of-patient.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/62088-olympus-arc-endocuff-vision-packaging-seal-defect-risk-of-patient · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2423-2021
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“Olympus Arc Endocuff Vision: Packaging Seal Defect Risk of Patient Infection.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/62088-olympus-arc-endocuff-vision-packaging-seal-defect-risk-of-patient. Based on FDA recall #Z-2423-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2423-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The packaging seal defect can breach the sterile barrier, allowing bacteria to enter the device. This increases the risk of patient infections during medical procedures.
Who’s affected
Users of Arc Endocuff Vision devices for endoscopic procedures are affected. Patients and medical professionals using the recalled models are at risk of infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model numbers ARV110 (M Blue), ARV120 (L Green), ARV130 (S Purple), or ARV140 (XL Orange) with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Olympus- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled Arc Endocuff Vision devices as they pose a risk of patient infection.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 17 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How can I check if my device is recalled?
Check the model number and lot number on your device against the list provided in the recall notice.
What should I do if I have a recalled device?
Immediately stop using the device and contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further instructions.
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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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2423-2021 (August 3, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2423-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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