[Recalled] Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT140P-AL5 - Product Usage: used with other supporting equipment for endoscopic real-time ultrasound imaging and endoscopic surgery within the gastrointestinal tract. — A new inspec

A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: 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.

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

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