FDA Recall
Open, Classified
LithoCrushV Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V. Model Number: BML-V442QR-30. Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V used with Olympus endoscope for crushing calculi inside the bile duct.
Recall: Z-0962-2025
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Initiated December 16, 2024
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0962-2025
- Event Number
- 95907
- Firm
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- FEI Number
- 2429304
- Product Code
- LQC
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Initiated
- December 16, 2024
- Posted
- January 16, 2025
- Address
- 3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229
Description
LithoCrushV Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V. Model Number: BML-V442QR-30. Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V used with Olympus endoscope for crushing calculi inside the bile duct.
Reason
Potential for distal tip tearing of the Mechanical Lithotriptor V.
Action
Olympus notified consignees on 12/16/2024, via URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL letter. Consignees were instructed to examine inventory for affected devices, cease usage of affected devices, and arrange for return of any affected devices. Consignees were also instructed to acknowledge receipt of the letter through Olympus online portal as well as to notify customers if the affected devices were further distributed.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Quantity
989 units