| Date Initiated by Firm | October 02, 2023 |
| Date Posted | November 09, 2023 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-0288-2024 |
| Recall Event ID |
93212 |
| 510(K)Number | K112680 |
| Product Classification |
Colonoscope and accessories, flexible/rigid - Product Code FDF
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| Product | EVIS EXERA III Gastrointestinal Videoscope |
| Code Information |
Model No. GIF-1TH190; UDI-DI: 04953170343360; All Serial Numbers. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Olympus Corporation of the Americas 3500 Corporate Pkwy Center Valley PA 18034-8229
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| For Additional Information Contact | Cynthia Ow 647-999-3203 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Sterilization failures when devices are sterilized per the Reprocessing Manual due to lack of drying time for the endoscope channel. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Reprocessing Controls |
| Action | The firm distributed recall notifications via mail to consignees dated 10/02/2023. Consignees are asked to inspect inventory for affected devices, ensure that all reprocessing personnel are aware and knowledgeable of the recall notice and its contents, and acknowledge receipt of the recall notification by returning the enclosed response form via email to olympus5381@sedgwick.com or by fax at 800-913-4345. Customers with any questions about the acknowledgement form are to call 866-912-9544. Customers with any questions about the recall are to contact Cynthia Ow by phone at 647-999-3203 or by email at Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 1687 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = FDF
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