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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT180 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus universal endoscopic ultrasound center or a diagnostic system (ALOKA CO. LTD), video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy accessories and other ancillary equipment.

Z-0500-2021

October 16, 2020

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Event
Event 86649
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
3,145 devices
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0500-2021

Official wording

Reason: A new inspection step was added to the cleaning and disinfection section of the Instructions For Use (IFU) for this device in order to reduce the risk of causing patient infections.

Code information: All Serial/Lot Numbers

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution. Model Name ------------ Quantity distributed in U.S. GF-UC140P-AL5 ------------- 1,297 devices GF-UCT150-AL5 ------------- 564 devices GF-UCT180 -------------------- 3,145 devices GF-UM20 ----------------------- 31 devices GF-UM130 --------------------- 27 devices GF-UMQ130 ------------------- 373 devices GF-UM160 --------------------- 299 devices GF-UC160P-OL5 ------------- 46 devices GF-UCT160-OL5 ------------- 49 devices GF-UE160-AL5 -------------- 2,691 devices

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    A new inspection step was added to the cleaning and disinfection section of the Instructions For Use (IFU) for this device in order to reduce the risk of causing patient infections.