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Z-0500-2021 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas — Center Valley, PA

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
December 9, 2020
Initiation Date
October 16, 2020
Termination Date
June 7, 2022
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
3,145 devices

Product Description

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT180 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus universal endoscopic ultrasound center or a diagnostic system (ALOKA CO. LTD), video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy accessories and other ancillary equipment.

Reason for Recall

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 Pattern

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

Code Information

All Serial/Lot Numbers

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