Olympus recalls Berkeley Disposa-Filter filters for VC-10 vacuum systems due to potential ultrasonic weld defects causing housing separation. Affected units have part #54298-10/pack and lot #494604.
Berkeley Disposa-Filter may possess an insufficient ultrasonic weld defect which joins the two-halves of the filter cartridge, thus the housing could separate
Olymp: Berkeley Disposa-Filter filters for the VC-10 vacuum system are being recalled because they may have a weak ultrasonic weld that could cause the filter housing to separate. This could lead to equipment malfunction during medical procedures.
The filters may have an insufficient ultrasonic weld that joins the two halves of the cartridge. If the weld fails, the housing could separate during use, potentially causing equipment malfunction in medical procedures.
Medical professionals using the Berkeley VC-10 Vacuum Curettage System with the recalled filters are most at risk. The recall applies to specific filters sold with this system.
Check for part number 54298-10/pack and lot number 494604 on the filter packaging. The filters are used with the Berkeley VC-10 Vacuum Curettage System for medical procedures.
Look for part number 54298-10/pack and lot number 494604 on the filter packaging.
The Berkeley Disposa-Filter may have an insufficient ultrasonic weld that joins the two halves of the filter cartridge, which could cause the housing to separate during use.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps beyond checking the filter packaging for the part number and lot number.
The recall indicates a potential risk of housing separation, so it is recommended to check the packaging for the part number and lot number before use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0159-2020 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-0159-2020 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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