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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Colonoscope-indicated for use within the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon, and ileocecal valve). Model Numbers: PCF-H180AI, PCF-H180AL, PCF-H190DI, PCF-H190DL, PCF-H190I, PCF-H190L, PCF-H190TI, PCF-H190TL, PCF-HQ190I, PCF-HQ190L, PCF-PH190I, PCF-PH190L, PCF-Q180AI, PCF-Q180AL, PCF-S.

Reported: November 29, 2023 Initiated: September 25, 2023 #Z-0341-2024

Product Description

Colonoscope-indicated for use within the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon, and ileocecal valve). Model Numbers: PCF-H180AI, PCF-H180AL, PCF-H190DI, PCF-H190DL, PCF-H190I, PCF-H190L, PCF-H190TI, PCF-H190TL, PCF-HQ190I, PCF-HQ190L, PCF-PH190I, PCF-PH190L, PCF-Q180AI, PCF-Q180AL, PCF-S.

Reason for Recall

Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection

Details

Recalling Firm
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Units Affected
3101 units
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Aizuwakamatsu, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Colonoscope-indicated for use within the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon, and ileocecal valve). Model Numbers: PCF-H180AI, PCF-H180AL, PCF-H190DI, PCF-H190DL, PCF-H190I, PCF-H190L, PCF-H190TI, PCF-H190TL, PCF-HQ190I, PCF-HQ190L, PCF-PH190I, PCF-PH190L, PCF-Q180AI, PCF-Q180AL, PCF-S.. Recalled by Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.. Units affected: 3101 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 29, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0341-2024.