FDA recall record

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope recall — FDA Z-0503-2021

A new inspection step was added to the cleaning and disinfection section of the Instructions For Use (IFU) for this device in order to reduce the risk of…

Class IIclassification
Z-0503-2021official record ID
Dec 9, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0503-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmOlympus Corporation of the Americas
Report dateDec 9, 2020
Recall initiation dateOct 16, 2020
Quantity31 devices
LocationCenter Valley, PA, United States

Official product description

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UMQ130 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus Endoscopic Ultrasound Center, EVIS Video System Center, light source, documentation equipment, video monitor, Endo-Therapy accessories and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic ultrasound imaging of the gastrointestinal wall, biliary and pancreatic duct, and surrounding organs.

Why the product was recalled

A new inspection step was added to the cleaning and disinfection section of the Instructions For Use (IFU) for this device in order to reduce the risk of causing patient infections.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution. Model Name ------------ Quantity distributed in U.S. GF-UC140P-AL5 ------------- 1,297 devices GF-UCT150-AL5 ------------- 564 devices GF-UCT180 -------------------- 3,145 devices GF-UM20 ----------------------- 31 devices GF-UM130 --------------------- 27 devices GF-UMQ130 ------------------- 373 devices GF-UM160 --------------------- 299 devices GF-UC160P-OL5 ------------- 46 devices GF-UCT160-OL5 ------------- 49 devices GF-UE160-AL5 -------------- 2,691 devices

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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