BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Olympus OFP Flushing Pump irrigation tubing The Olympus OFP Flushing Pump is a peristaltic flushing pump intended for use with Olympus gastrointestinal videoscopes having an auxiliary water inlet as part of an Olympus endoscopic imaging system to facilitate washing of gastric and colonic mucosa to remove blood, feces and other organic matter, enabling improved visualization, diagnosis and therapy during endoscopic procedures.

    Recall: Z-0806-2012 · Initiated December 12, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0806-2012
    Event Number
    60613
    Firm
    Olympus America Inc.
    FEI Number
    2429304
    Product Code
    FEQ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    December 12, 2011
    Posted
    January 18, 2012
    Terminated
    September 25, 2012
    Address
    3500 Corporate Pkwy. P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA, 18034-0610

    Description

    Olympus OFP Flushing Pump irrigation tubing The Olympus OFP Flushing Pump is a peristaltic flushing pump intended for use with Olympus gastrointestinal videoscopes having an auxiliary water inlet as part of an Olympus endoscopic imaging system to facilitate washing of gastric and colonic mucosa to remove blood, feces and other organic matter, enabling improved visualization, diagnosis and therapy during endoscopic procedures.

    Reason

    Water may leak from the irrigation tubing used on the Olympus Flushing Pump

    Action

    The firm,Olympus, sent an "URGENT-DEVICE CORRECTION " letter dated December 12, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were informed that any current irrigation tubing in their inventory can be used with the OFP pump; however, they must inspect the tubing installed on the OFP pump for signs of water leakage; if leakage is found, discontinue use of the tubing and replace with a new irrigation tube. In addition, complete and return the enclosed questionnaire via fax to (484) 896-7128. If you do not wish to use your current inventory of irrigation tubing and would like a replacement, call Olympus Customer Care Center at 1-800-848-9024. Olympus is discontinuing the current version of irrigation tubing and has redesigned the irrigation tubing to prevent water leakage. For any additional information, contact the V.P., Regulatory/Clinical Affairs & Quality Assurance at (484) 896-5688 or email at [email protected].

    Distribution

    Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, AND WY.

    Quantity

    64,667 packages of 10 irrigation tubes