Class 2 Device Recall Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Video Telescopes

• Date Initiated by Firm: November 17, 2015
• Date Posted: December 10, 2015
• Recall Status: Terminated on January 24, 2017
• Recall Number: Z-0403-2016
• Recall Event ID: 72713
• 510(K)Number: K111788
• Product Classification: Laparoscope, gynecologic (and accessories) - Product Code HET
• Product: Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Video Telescopes. Models WA50040A ENDOEYE HD II, 10 mm, 0 degree, WA50042A ENDOEYE HD II 10 mm, 30 degree, W7100603 Repair cable 10 mm 0/30 degree. The ENDOEYE video Telescopes are used with other supporting equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and abdominal cavities including the female reproductive organs.
• Code Information: Serial numbers 622483, 622523, 622553, 622566, 622568, 622569, 622573, 622576, 622614, 622615, 622616, 622617, 622618, 622619, 622620, 622632, 622643, 622644, 622645, 622646, 622647, 622654, 622655, 622656, 622657, 622658, 622664, 622666, 622667, 622687, 622688, 622693, 622704, 622705, 622706, 622710, 622711, 622712, 622718, 622719, 622720, 622722, 622723, 622750, 622753, 622764, 622766, 622767, 622769, 622771, 622773, 622775, 622777, 622778, 622785, 622789, 622795, 622797, 622798, 622801, 622806, 623624, 623626, 623629, 623637, 623638, 623639, 623641, 623661, 623669, 623671, 623672, 623673, 623677, 623687, 623688, 623705, 623709, 623713, 623719, 623720, 623722, 623723, 623729, 623730, 623731, 623735, 623736, 623737, 623738, 623739, 623740, 623741, 623742, 623743, 623747, 623749, 623750, 623751, 623752, 623776, 623778, 623784, 623786, 623787, 623788, 623799, 623800, 623801, 623802, 624004, 624005, 624006, 624008, 624011, 624012, 624016, 624017, 624018, 624019, 624024, 624028, 624030, 624041, 624042, 624046, 624054, 624055, 624056, 624057, 624064, 624066, 624070, 624071, 624073, 624076, 624077, 624080, 624082, 624089, 624099, 624100, 624101, 624104, 624107, 624109, 624110, 624112, 624114, 624117, 624119, 624121, 624151, 624158, 624162, 624167, 624170, 624618, 624622, 624643, 624678, 624679, 624682, 624683, 624720, 622539, 622540, 622570, 622572, 623734, 623748, 624739, and 624741.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Olympus Corporation of the Americas; 3500 Corporate Pkwy; PO Box 610; Center Valley PA 18034-0610
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: A damaged temperature sensor at the ENDOEYE tip caused the distal end to become abnormally hot. Excessive heating of the ENDOEYE distal end could result in patient or user injury.
• FDA Determined Cause: Unknown/Undetermined by firm
• Action: Olympus Corporation of Americas sent a letter dated November 25, 2015, to all affected customers to inspect the serial #'s to identify if the affected lots were in inventory and discontinue of the affected lots. Then return all aftected lots for repair and service. Customers were instructed to contact the Customer Care Center at 800-537-5739, Option 2 for instructions on returninng the ENDOEYE for repair and service. The form should be faxed to 484-896-7128. Customers with questions were instructed to call 484-896-5688.
• Quantity in Commerce: 182
• Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution including these states: NE, IL, FL, TX, OH, PA, IN, CA, NY, AL, ND, GA, AK, MI, WA, MS, NJ, IA, AZ, and RI.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = HET and Original Applicant = OLYMPUS AMERICA, INC.