Olympus recalls JF-140F duodenoscopes due to reported patient infections from improper cleaning. New reprocessing steps are required to reduce infection risk.
Issuance of validated, new reprocessing procedures. This corrective action is being undertaken as a result of ongoing manufacturer and FDA activities relating to reported patient infections associated with duodenoscopes. The new cleaning procedure requires additional recess flushing and forceps elevator raising/lowering steps during precleaning, manual cleaning and manual disinfection.
Olympus is recalling JF-140F duodenoscopes because improper cleaning procedures have been linked to patient infections. The recall requires updated cleaning steps to prevent infections during medical procedures.
Improper cleaning of duodenoscopes can lead to patient infections. The current cleaning process may not effectively remove pathogens, especially if steps like recess flushing and forceps elevator adjustments are skipped.
Healthcare facilities using Olympus JF-140F duodenoscopes are affected. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices face the risk of infection if cleaning is not done correctly.
Check for the model number JF-140F on the duodenoscope. The recall applies to all units sold by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
Follow the new reprocessing steps including additional recess flushing and forceps elevator raising/lowering during cleaning.
Olympus is recalling JF-140F duodenoscopes due to reported patient infections linked to improper cleaning procedures.
The new cleaning procedure requires additional recess flushing and forceps elevator raising/lowering steps during precleaning, manual cleaning, and manual disinfection.
No, but you must follow the updated cleaning steps to reduce infection risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2269-2018 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-2269-2018 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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