Events

Recall of Olympus High Freqency Resection Electrodes

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
    77297
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2629-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-04-19
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=155645
  • 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
    Endoscope, ac-powered and accessories - Product Code GCP
  • Reason
    Loop wires breaking at the distal end of the monopolar hf resection electrodes.
  • Action
    Olympus sent an Urgent Medical Device Removal Notice dated April 26, 2017, to affected customers to inform them of the issue. The notice identified the issue, the actions to be taken by the end user. It advised that customers discontinue use of any affected electrodes if found, contact Olympus Customer Care Center and they will provide instructions on how to return the affected product as well get a free replacement. Customer were instructed fax the completed reply from to 484-896-7128. Customer with questions should call 484-896-5688. For questions regarding this recall call 484-896-5000.

Device

Olympus High Freqency Resection Electrodes
  • Model / Serial
    Model: A22201C - Resection electrode, loop style  Lot # 16123P03L001, 16124P03L001, 16131P03L001, 16139P03L001, 16140P03L001, 16144P03L001, 16144P03L002, 16144P03L003, 16155P03L001, 16169P03L001,16173P03L001, 16174P03L001 16174P03L002, 16223P03L001,16224P03L001,16236P03L001 P16X0001, P16X0002,P16X0003,P16X0004,P16Y0001,P16Y0002 P16Y0003,P16Y0004,P16Y0005,P16Y0006,P16Y0007,P16z0001 P16Z0002,P16Z0003,P1710001,P1720001,P1720002  Model: WA22037C - Resection electrode, loop style  Lot # 16195P04L001, 16215P04L001, P16Y0001
  • Product Classification
    Gastroenterology-Urology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    High Frequency Resection Electrodes, endoscope, ac-powered and accessories || The electrodes are used for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in urological and gynecological applications.
  • 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