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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Gastroscope-endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) and for endoscopic surgery within the upper digestive tract. Model Numbers: GF-UC140P-AL5, GF-UCT180, GF-UE160-AL5.

Z-0333-2024

September 25, 2023

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Event
Event 93222
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
680 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0333-2024

Official wording

Reason: Channel air drying process was not validated, and that a small percentage of scopes returned to customers after repair had a wet channel. Water remaining in the channel of the endoscopes has the potential for contamination that could lead to the risk of infection

Code information: Model Numbers: GF-UC140P-AL5 (04953170356322), GF-UCT180 (04953170356339), GF-UE160-AL5 (04953170356261).

Distribution pattern: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Foreign material or chemical contamination

    reason.foreign_material_chemical_contamination · v1.0.0

    contamination that could lead