Recall Z-2341-2023 ยท EOQ Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Tracheal Intubation Fiberscope OLYMPUS LF-P- To be used with an Olympus Light Source, documentation equipment, display monitor and other ancillary equipment for management of Endotracheal Tube
| Date | Aug 4, 2023 (initiated May 26, 2023) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Revised OER-Pro, OER-Elite, OER-Mini endoscope reprocessor labeling- the LF-V and LF-P are no longer compatible endoscopes for reprocessing in the OERs. The addendum highlights the following changes: 1. Removal of LF-V and LF-P as compatible with the OER 2. Change conditions for ETO gas sterilization from 12% EtO to 100% EtO 3. Removing the reusable cleaning brush for the manual cleaning. Single Use brushes remain compatible |
| Root cause | Labeling Change Control |
| Action | Olympus issued two Urgent: Medical Device Corrective Action letters: (1) VISERA TRACHEAL INTUBATION VIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS LF TYPE V (LF-V) TRACHEAL INTUBATION FIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS LF-P (LF-P) (2)ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSOR Affected Models: OER-ProTM, OER-MiniTM and OER-EliteTM. Letters states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Our records indicate that your facility has purchased one or more LF-V and LF-P scopes. (1)Olympus requests you to take the following actions: 1. Ensure all personnel are completely knowledgeable and thoroughly trained on the changes to the reprocessing instructio |
| Quantity | 686 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K221631 | Tracheal Intubation Fiberscope OLYMPUS LF-P, VISERA Tracheal Intubation Videoscope OLYMPUS LF Type V Olympus Medical Systems Corp., Sep 26, 2022 |