Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Video Telescopes. Models WA50040A ENDOEYE HD II, 10 mm, 0 degree, WA50042A ENDOEYE HD II 10 mm, 30 degree, W7100603 Repair cable 10 mm 0/30 degree. The ENDOEYE video Telescopes are used with other supporting equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the thoracic and abdominal cavities including the female reproductive organs.
FDA Recall Z-0403-2016 · Posted 2015-12-10
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Recalling FirmOlympus Corporation of the Americas
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHET
Date Initiated2015-11-17
Date Terminated2017-01-24
Product Quantity182
Reason for Recall
A damaged temperature sensor at the ENDOEYE tip caused the distal end to become abnormally hot. Excessive heating of the ENDOEYE distal end could result in patient or user injury.
Firm Action
Olympus Corporation of Americas sent a letter dated November 25, 2015, to all affected customers to inspect the serial #'s to identify if the affected lots were in inventory and discontinue of the affected lots. Then return all aftected lots for repair and service. Customers were instructed to contact the Customer Care Center at 800-537-5739, Option 2 for instructions on returninng the ENDOEYE for repair and service. The form should be faxed to 484-896-7128. Customers with questions were instructed to call 484-896-5688.
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution including these states: NE, IL, FL, TX, OH, PA, IN, CA, NY, AL, ND, GA, AK, MI, WA, MS, NJ, IA, AZ, and RI.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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