Olympus PCF-Q180AC Video Colonoscope -
Olympus Corporation of the Americas began a recall of Olympus PCF-Q180AC Video Colonoscope - Product Usage: These endoscopes are intended for use in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the gastrointestinal... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The adhesive used in the repair of the endoscope was incorrectly prepared. It is unknown what affect the nonconforming adhesive mixture would have on the durability or effectiveness of the gluing operation for the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1009-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- OLYMPUS Corporation of the Americas
- Product
- Olympus PCF-Q180AC Video Colonoscope - Product Usage: These endoscopes are intended for use in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the gastrointestinal tract.
- Product code
- NWB Endoscope, Accessories, Narrow Band Spectrum
- Reason for recall
- The adhesive used in the repair of the endoscope was incorrectly prepared. It is unknown what affect the nonconforming adhesive mixture would have on the durability or effectiveness of the gluing operation for the endoscope repair.
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- Customers were contacted via telephone on 12/17/18. Customers were also sent notification letters on 1/2/19.
- Quantity in commerce
- 2
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution in the states of CT, IL, MN, MO, and NC.
- Product codes and lots
- Serial Number 2501374 and 2704914
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1007-2019 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1008-2019 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1009-2019 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1010-2019 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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