Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1071-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Olympus Corporation of the Americas |
| Report date | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Quantity | 24300 units (box of 20 pieces) |
| Location | Center Valley, PA, United States |
Official product description
Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 Used with: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V- designed to be attached to Olympus duodenovideoscopes to cover the distal end of the insertion tube and around the forceps elevator
Why the product was recalled
Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 may unexpectedly detach from the duodenoscope during use result include the risk of mucosal injury, tissue damage, bleeding, perforation, or obstruction due to retained distal cover in the gastrointestinal tract that would require urgent medical intervention for removal, and/or burns from the use an uncovered duodenoscope distal end. Detachment of a distal cover in the oral cavity may result in aspiration, airway obstruction, or respiratory distress and would require immediate medical intervention for removal.
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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