The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0891-2016·Announced 2016-03-02

Olympus CF-H180AL Video Colonoscope Recalled for Detached Coil Pipe Assembly

Integrated Medical Systems Inc. is recalling 232 Olympus CF-H180AL video colonoscopes because excessive pressure can cause the internal coil pipe assembly to detach, preventing angulation from operating as intended.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a mechanical failure that could prevent the device from operating as intended during a procedure, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Integrated Medical Systems Inc. is recalling 232 units of the Olympus Model No. CF-H180AL flexible scope, large diameter, video colonoscope. The recall was initiated because if excessive pressure is applied to the distal end of the endoscope, the internal coil pipe assembly at the distal end can become detached. When this occurs, the angulation of the endoscope may not operate as intended.

The affected instruments were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Australia. The recall covers specific serial numbers listed in the official FDA record Z-0891-2016.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected instruments and contact Integrated Medical Systems Inc. for instructions on how to proceed with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Olympus, Model No. CF-H180AL, flexible scope, large diameter, video colonoscope
Affected units
232

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Serial Numbers: 2601800
  • 2807942
  • 2104002
  • 2807968
  • 2003519
  • 2003522
  • 2003506
  • 2003533
  • 2003517
  • 2807849
  • 2807869
  • 2106004
  • 2001560
  • 2602147
  • 2806411
  • 2900360
  • 2001561
  • 2602228
  • 2602229
  • 2309559

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Integrated Medical Systems Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 22 products in this recall →