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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

URF-P6 Uretero-reno fiberscope and URF-P6R Uretero-reno fiberscope

Z-1251-2017

December 12, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Event
Event 75990
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
3461 units distributed to US consignees
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1251-2017

Official wording

Reason: Olympus is recalling the URF-P6/P6R endoscopes due to a similar device (URF-V2/V2R endoscopes) but not identical, where adverse event complaints associated with tissue trauma, perforation and insertion tubes which were stuck inside of patients that had to be surgically removed. In an effort to mitigate a potential risk to patient health, Olympus is undertaking this action to notify users of these complaints and the need for careful inspection of the endoscope prior to use in accordance with the instructions provided int heir notification letter.

Code information: All serial numbers are affected.

Distribution pattern: Distributed Nationwide

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Olympus is recalling the URF-P6/P6R endoscopes due to a similar device (URF-V2/V2R endoscopes) but not identical, where adverse event complaints associated with tissue trauma, perforation and insertion tubes which were stuck inside of patients that had to be surgically removed. In an effort to mitigate a potential risk to patient health, Olympus is undertaking this action to notify users of these complaints and the need for careful inspection of the endoscope prior to use in accordance with the instructions provided int heir notification letter.