FDA Recall Terminated

EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope

Recall: Z-1559-2022 · Initiated July 20, 2022

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1559-2022
Event Number
90664
Firm
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd. 1 Chome 1-1 Niiderakita Aizuwakamatsu Japan
FEI Number
3002964398
Product Code
EOQ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
July 20, 2022
Terminated
January 22, 2025

Description

EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope

Reason

The recalled unit was utilized in a veterinary endoscopy procedure in advance of being assigned to healthcare facilities as a loaner.

Action

An Urgent Field Safety Notice was distributed by the recalling firm on 07/20/2022 notifying consignees that a bronchoscope utilized in a veterinary endoscopy procedure was subsequently distributed as a service loaner in error. The device was utilized in a single procedure on a cat. Actions to be taken by customers include evaluating the situation according to hospital procedure to determine if patient notification or follow up may be required, review patient records and report any potentially adverse events to Olympus and FDA and acknowledge receipt of the recall notification by email or through the Olympus recall portal at https://olympusamerica.com/recall. Customers with any questions may contact Cynthia Ow by phone at (647)999-3203 or by email at [email protected]. Customers reporting complaints associated with this recall event are to call Olympus at 1-800-848-9024, option 1.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, NC, PA & TX.