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Z-2143-2025Class II

Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 194. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus...

OLYMPUS Corporation of the Americas / initiated 2025-06-18 / Open, Classified / root cause: packaging

Olympus Corporation of the Americas began a recall of Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 194. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus ACMI Elite and Elite 2 Resection Sheaths on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU)". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2143-2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
OLYMPUS Corporation of the Americas
Product
Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 194. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus ACMI Elite and Elite 2 Resection Sheaths.
Product code
KQT Evacuator, Gastro-Urology
Reason for recall
Discrepancies between sterilization instructions in the Japanese language product package inserts and those published in the manufacturer product Instructions For Use (IFU).
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Packaging change control
Action
Olympus notified consignees on about 06/18/2025 via letter. Consignees were instructed to review the notification and arrange for the return of all affected units on hand, ensure all affected personnel are aware, and notify customers if the affected units were further distributed. Olympus also requested that consignees complete and return the response form acknowledging receipt of the notification.
Quantity in commerce
11 units
Distribution
International distribution to the country of Japan.
Product codes and lots
Model Number: 194. UDI-DI: 00821925002586. All lot numbers

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2143-2025
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2139-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2140-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2141-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2142-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2143-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2144-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2145-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2146-2025Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated