Olympus Mobile Workstations Recalled for Potential Instability
Olympus is recalling WM-NP2 and WM-DP2 mobile workstations because the control panel arm may cause the unit to fall over if a heavy monitor is attached.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 involves a risk-of-harm product (falling workstation) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling Olympus WM-NP2 or WM-DP2 Mobile Workstations with Nurse Control Panel Arm, Model No. MAJ-1664. The recall covers all serial numbers and includes units distributed nationwide.
The workstations are being recalled because they could become unstable and may fall over if the control panel arm is mounted with a video monitor weighing more than 19.8 pounds. This instability poses a risk of injury if the equipment tips over.
Healthcare facilities and users should check their inventory for these specific models. If the control panel arm is equipped with a video monitor weighing more than 19.8 pounds, the workstation should be taken out of service immediately to prevent potential accidents.
The recalled product
- Product
- Olympus WM-NP2 or WM-DP2 Mobile Workstations with Nurse Control Panel Arm, Model. No. MAJ-1664
- Manufacturer
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
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.
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