Olympus recalls SD-240U-10 electrosurgical snare models with potentially inadequate sterile package seals, which could lead to infections if non-sterile equipment is used. Affected units were sold with specific model numbers and voltage codes.
Inspection confirmed a small percentage of sterile packages with inadequate package seal (partial heat seal). Patients may develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
Olympus is recalling SD-240U-10 electrosurgical snare models due to a small percentage of sterile packages having inadequate seals. This could lead to infections if non-sterile equipment is used during medical procedures.
The sterile packages for these snare models may have partial heat seals, meaning they are not properly sealed. If the package is not sealed correctly, the equipment could become non-sterile, increasing the risk of infection during medical procedures.
Medical professionals using the SD-240U-10 electrosurgical snare with endoscopes for digestive tract procedures are most at risk. Patients could develop infections if non-sterile equipment is used during surgery.
Check for the model number SD-240U-10 on the product. Affected units were sold with specific voltage codes: 97V, 99V, 9XV, 9YV, 03V, 04V, 05V, 06V, 07V.
Inspect the sterile package for adequate sealing; if the seal appears damaged or incomplete, the product may be non-sterile.
Olympus recalled the SD-240U-10 electrosurgical snare models because a small percentage of sterile packages had inadequate seals, which could lead to infections if non-sterile equipment is used.
Check for the model number SD-240U-10 and the specific voltage codes: 97V, 99V, 9XV, 9YV, 03V, 04V, 05V, 06V, or 07V.
Inspect the sterile package for adequate sealing. If the seal appears damaged or incomplete, the product may be non-sterile and should not be used.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0988-2021 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0988-2021 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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