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Olympus Corporation of the Americas Recalls
414 recalls on record · October 7, 2015 to July 29, 2026 · Medical Devices
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October 30, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Soltive Pro SuperPulsed Laser Systems-Intended for incision, excision, resection, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, and
Hazard: The term Bladder Stone was incorrectly translated in both Spanish and Portuguese to Kidney Stone(Clculo renal) on the systems Graphical User Interface (GUI), a potential to deliver an incorrect or unintended amount of energy to the patients anatomy.
October 30, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Soltive Premium SuperPulsed Laser - Intended for incision, excision, resection, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, and v
Hazard: The term Bladder Stone was incorrectly translated in both Spanish and Portuguese to Kidney Stone(Clculo renal) on the systems Graphical User Interface (GUI), a potential to deliver an incorrect or unintended amount of energy to the patients anatomy.
October 23, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls EVIS EXERA III Video System Center Model Number CV-190. Intended to be used with OLYMPUS camera heads, endoscopes, light
Hazard: Certain serial numbers of the CV-190 do not start up properly because parts that deviated from the specification were assembled into the power supply unit.
September 18, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Olympus Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives- to be used with Olympus endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue
Hazard: Due to increase in complaints for the KD-640L and KD-645L Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives breaking off during use -issuing reminder to users to utilize the electrosurgical knife in accordance with the Instructions for Use, which details critical specifications regarding electrosurgical unit compatibility and output due to reports of serious injury
September 18, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Olympus Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives- to be used with Olympus endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue
Hazard: Due to increase in complaints for the KD-640L and KD-645L Triangle Tip Electrosurgical Knives breaking off during use -issuing reminder to users to utilize the electrosurgical knife in accordance with the Instructions for Use, which details critical specifications regarding electrosurgical unit compatibility and output due to reports of serious injury
August 14, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls The Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5-mm or 10-mm cannula, depending on the model/ou
Hazard: Fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers, which may result in a sterility breach
August 14, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls The Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5-mm or 10-mm cannula, depending on the model/ou
Hazard: Fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers, which may result in a sterility breach
August 14, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls The Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5-mm or 10-mm cannula, depending on the model/ou
Hazard: Fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers, which may result in a sterility breach
August 14, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System Wireless Footswitch, Model TFL-AFSWL
Hazard: Difficulties in pairing the wireless footswitch with the Soltive Laser, potentially delaying the surgical procedure.
August 14, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Soltive Pro SuperPulsed Laser System, Model TFL-SLS
Hazard: Difficulties in pairing the wireless footswitch with the Soltive Laser, potentially delaying the surgical procedure.
August 14, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Soltive Premium SuperPulsed Laser System, Model TFL-PLS
Hazard: Difficulties in pairing the wireless footswitch with the Soltive Laser, potentially delaying the surgical procedure.
July 31, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls ESG-410 Electrosurgical Generator- In conjunction with electrosurgical accessories intended for cutting and coagulation
Hazard: Electrosurgical Generators ESG-410 does not power on upon use, may result in delays in initiating treatment or prolonged surgery
July 10, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls EasySuite 4K Integrated Operating Room System Model/Catalog Number: EasySuite 4K- The EasySuite 4K system includes a to
Hazard: A subset of the ES4K systems do not have complete records for earth leakage testing. The earth leakage test is a series of measurements intended to confirm that the amount of electrical current flowing to the earth is within standard limits
June 12, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls OES 4000 Hysteroscope, Model/Catalog Number: A4674A
Hazard: The required leakage test was not performed following of a re-work for a non-conformity. This could potentially result in liquid ingress into the eyepiece and cause a foggy image.
May 29, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls InstaClear Lens Sheath. The InstaClear lens cleaner system and versatile sheath cleans and clears the lens of a rigid en
Hazard: Potential for distal end of the sheath to break off during a procedure.
May 8, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls POWERSEAL 5 mm, 44 cm, Curved Jaw Sealer and Divider, Double Action is indicated for use in general surgery and such sur
Hazard: Upon initial activation of the seal function, the POWERSEAL non-conformance results in an immediate Incomplete Seal Cycle tone with the accompanying message on the generator screen, and no energy would be delivered to the device resulting in delay in surgery.
May 8, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls POWERSEAL 5 mm, 37 cm, Curved Jaw Sealer and Divider, Double Action is indicated for use in general surgery and such sur
Hazard: Upon initial activation of the seal function, the POWERSEAL non-conformance results in an immediate Incomplete Seal Cycle tone with the accompanying message on the generator screen, and no energy would be delivered to the device resulting in delay in surgery.
May 8, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls POWERSEAL 5 mm, 23 cm, Curved Jaw Sealer and Divider, Double Action is indicated for use in general surgery and such sur
Hazard: Upon initial activation of the seal function, the POWERSEAL non-conformance results in an immediate Incomplete Seal Cycle tone with the accompanying message on the generator screen, and no energy would be delivered to the device resulting in delay in surgery.
April 17, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Hemostasis Probe, Model: CD-B622LA
Hazard: The BICOAG Hemostasis Probe with a coaxial plug was mispackaged into the package and labeled as a BICOAG Hemostasis Probe with a fixed pin connector.
April 3, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls SOLTIVE Premium SuperPulsed Laser (TFL-PLS )
Hazard: A non-compliant power cord may have been supplied in regions that do not utilize the Type B or Type E/F plug configurations.
April 3, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls SOLTIVE Pro SuperPulsed Laser (TFL-SLS )
Hazard: A non-compliant power cord may have been supplied in regions that do not utilize the Type B or Type E/F plug configurations.
April 3, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Insufflation unit, UHI-4.
Hazard: Olympus has become aware of an increased trend of both repairs and customer complaints reporting "UHI-4 stopping air supply due to the front panel LED turning off".
April 3, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls InstaClear Lens Cleaner-indicated for use during routine diagnostic procedures and during endoscopic sinus surgery. Mod
Hazard: Japanese IFU version had slightly different language and illustrations from the English IFU, which could contribute to the tip and plate falling off. In order to maintain consistency globally, the Japanese IFU will be updated to reflect the instructions in the English IFU
March 6, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Colonoscope, Model Number PCF-Q180AL.
Hazard: Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads.
March 6, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Colonoscope, Model Number PCF-HQ190L.
Hazard: Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads.
March 6, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Colonoscope, Model Number PCF-H190TL.
Hazard: Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads.
March 6, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Colonoscope, Model Number PCF-H190L.
Hazard: Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads.
March 6, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Colonoscope, Model Number PCF-H190DL.
Hazard: Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads.
March 6, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Colonoscope, Model Number PCF-H180AL.
Hazard: Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads.
March 6, 2024Medical DevicesFDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Colonoscope, Model Number CF-Q180AL.
Hazard: Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads.