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Z-0962-2025Class II

LithoCrushV Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V. Model Number: BML-V442QR-30. Single Use Mechanical...

OLYMPUS Corporation of the Americas / initiated 2024-12-16 / Open, Classified

Olympus Corporation of the Americas began a recall of LithoCrushV Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V. Model Number: BML-V442QR-30. Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V used with Olympus endoscope for crushing... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Potential for distal tip tearing of the Mechanical Lithotriptor V". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0962-2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
OLYMPUS Corporation of the Americas
Product
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.
Product code
LQC Lithotriptor, Biliary Mechanical
Reason for recall
Potential for distal tip tearing of the Mechanical Lithotriptor V.
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
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.
Quantity in commerce
989 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Product codes and lots
UDI-DI: 04953170218422. Model Number: BML-V442QR-30. Lots: 33K-39K, 3XK, 3YK, 3ZK, 41K-44K

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0962-2025
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0962-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated