Olympus Mobile Workstations (Endoscopy Carts), Models WM-DP1, WM-NP1 and WM-WP1 The mobile workstations are intended for use in medical facilities under the direction of a trained physician, and has been designed to be used with a range of Olympus equipment to facilitate GI endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, respiratory and surgical endoscopic
FDA Recall Z-1160-2012 · Posted 2012-03-05
Recalling FirmOlympus America Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFEM
Date Initiated2011-10-28
Date Terminated2014-01-14
Product Quantity5
Reason for Recall
Replacement wheels may break off from the base of the cart
Firm Action
OLYMPUS sent an Urgent - Device Correction letter dated October 28, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. OLYMPUS required customers indicate on the attached questionnaire the contact information for their facility so that they can schedule a convenient time for an Olympus Field Service Representative to visit. Service personnel would inspect, and replace, as necessary any user installed casters on the WM-P1 cart.
For questions regarding this recall call (483) 896-5688.
Root Cause
Equipment maintenance
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution including AL, CA, NY and WV.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.