Olymp: Airway Mobilescope MAF-TM devices with non-Olympus accessories may loosen instrument channel port. Recalled due to potential loosening from improper attachment.
The attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the bronchoscope s instrument channel port may have resulted in more applied force than expected and lead to loosening of the instrument channel port.
Olympus is recalling Airway Mobilescope MAF-TM devices because attaching non-Olympus accessories can cause the instrument channel port to loosen. This could lead to safety issues during medical procedures.
Non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port can apply more force than expected, causing the port to loosen. This could lead to safety issues during medical procedures if the port becomes loose.
Medical professionals using the Airway Mobilescope MAF-TM device are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with this device may also be affected if the port loosens.
Check for Airway Mobilescope MAF-TM devices with any lot codes. The device may have non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port.
Inspect the instrument channel port for non-Olympus accessories that may have been attached.
The attachment of non-Olympus accessories to the instrument channel port may cause it to loosen, potentially leading to safety issues during medical procedures.
Check for non-Olympus accessories attached to the instrument channel port. If found, remove them and contact Olympus for further instructions.
All Airway Mobilescope MAF-TM devices with any lot codes are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3311-2018 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-3311-2018 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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