Medivators recalls Endo SmartCap Tubing for Olympus endoscopes due to potential inadequate insufflation, air bubbles, or water leaks during procedures. Affected units include specific lot numbers for Olympus 140/160/180/190 series endoscopes.
Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may present during procedures as inadequate insufflation, presence of air bubbles inside the endo smartcap tubing, insufficient water to rinse the endoscope lens, or water leaking from the air/water valve.
Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing for Olympus endoscopes because a manufacturing issue could cause inadequate air supply, air bubbles, or water leaks during procedures. This may lead to improper endoscopic procedures or complications for patients.
The tubing may not provide enough air pressure during procedures, leading to air bubbles in the tubing or water leaks from the air/water valve. This can cause inadequate insufflation, which may result in improper endoscopic procedures or patient complications.
Healthcare professionals using Olympus 140/160/180/190 series endoscopes with the recalled tubing are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with this tubing could experience complications.
Check for the product name 'Endo SmartCap Irrigation Tubing' with lot numbers 429694, 429695, 430357, 430566, 432106, 431602, 431611, 431972, 432728, 431833, or 432920/432919. The tubing is used with Olympus 140/160/180/190 series endoscopes.
Verify the lot number on the tubing to see if it matches the affected numbers listed in the recall.
Reach out to Medivators directly to arrange for a replacement or repair of the affected tubing.
The recalled tubing is Endo SmartCap Irrigation Tubing for Olympus 140/160/180/190 series endoscopes.
Affected lot numbers include 429694, 429695, 430357, 430566, 432106, 431602, 431611, 431972, 432728, 431833, 432920, and 432919.
Check the lot number on the tubing; if it matches the listed numbers, it is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medivators to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1776-2020 — Medivators Medivators Hello, I own a Medivators that is covered by recall Z-1776-2020 from Medivators. 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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