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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Rhinolaryngoscope-for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the nasal lumens and airway anatomy (including nasopharyngeal and trachea). Model Numbers: ENF-T3, ENF-VT2, ENF-VT3.

Z-0332-2024

September 25, 2023

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Event
Event 93222
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
46 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0332-2024

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 Number (UDI-DI): ENF-T3 (04953170307188), ENF-VT2 (04953170339509), ENF-VT3 (04953170411526).

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