The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1213-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Colonoscope Model PCF-HQ190L Recalled for Missing Protective Adhesive

Olympus is recalling 28 colonoscopes (Model PCF-HQ190L) due to missing adhesive that protects the device from vibration, temperature changes, and physical shock. The defect could cause device malfunction during procedures.

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: FDA Class II medical device with a structural defect (missing protective adhesive) that could impair function during use. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Plain-English summary

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 28 colonoscopes, Model Number PCF-HQ190L, distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recalled colonoscopes were repaired and assembled without a protective adhesive that shields the device from physical stresses including high levels of vibration, temperature fluctuations, and severe shock loads. Without this adhesive, the device may not function correctly during use.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported related to this defect.

The recalled product

Product
Colonoscope, Model Number PCF-HQ190L.
Manufacturer
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Hazard
  • structural-defect
  • device-malfunction

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)

  • Model Number: PCF-HQ190L
  • UDI DI: 4953170416118
  • Serial Number: 2000569
  • 2001007
  • 2101185
  • 2101301
  • 2101313
  • 2101860
  • 2102339
  • 2102634
  • 2102740
  • 2103215
  • 2103257
  • 2103483
  • 2103614
  • 2103674
  • 2203899
  • 2203915
  • 2204096
  • 2204400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.