Olympus Pleuravideoscope Recalled Due to Compatibility Data Gaps
Olympus is recalling 265 Pleuravideoscope units because data validating compatibility with certain endo-therapy devices was missing. Updated manuals are being provided.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a lack of validation data regarding device compatibility, which is a documentation and safety verification issue rather than a direct physical defect causing immediate harm, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 265 units of the Olympus Pleuravideoscope, Model LTF-240. The recall was initiated because there was no data to validate that the identified endo-therapy devices were compatible with certain pleuravideoscope models.
The affected devices were distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall covers all serial numbers for this specific model.
Updated Operations Manuals are being provided to address the issue. Users should refer to the updated documentation for proper device compatibility information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Olympus Pleuravideoscope, Model LTF-240
- Manufacturer
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Category
- Medical Device — Endoscopy
- Affected units
- 265
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 (1)
- All Serial numbers
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas 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.
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