FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0403-2016 · Initiated November 17, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0403-2016
Event Number
72713
Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FEI Number
2429304
Product Code
HET
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
November 17, 2015
Posted
December 10, 2015
Terminated
January 24, 2017
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy PO Box 610, Center Valley, PA, 18034-0610

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.

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.

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.

Quantity

182