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Recall of Device Recall Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Video Telescopes

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Olympus Corporation of the Americas.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    72713
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0403-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-11-17
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-12-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-01-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=142022
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Laparoscope, gynecologic (and accessories) - Product Code HET
  • Reason
    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.
  • 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.

Device

Device Recall Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Video Telescopes
  • Model / Serial
    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.
  • Product Classification
    Obstetrical and Gynecological Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • 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.
  • Product Description
    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.
  • Manufacturer
    Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Manufacturer

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
  • Manufacturer Address
    Olympus Corporation of the Americas, 3500 Corporate Pkwy, PO Box 610, Center Valley PA 18034-0610
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Olympus Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA