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Open, Classified

Veran : Endobronchial Models: INS-5500 View Optical Probe INS-5450 SPiN Xtend 21ga, 1.8 OD, 5/Bx INS-5440 View Peripheral Catheter, 3.8mm OD, 2.5mm WC INS-5411 0.016" Stylet, 1235 mm L, 10/Bx INS-5410 SPiN Flex ANSO Needle, 22ga, 1.8mm OD, 5/Bx INS-5323 Sliding stopper INS-5300 "Always-On Tip Tracked Triple Needle Brush, 12mm L, 1.8mm OD, 5/Bx"

FDA Recall Z-2662-2023 · Posted 2023-09-29

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeJAK
Date Initiated2023-08-10
Product Quantity6318 units

Reason for Recall

Non-conformances in Veran devices (ig4 Image Guided System, SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, SPiN Planning Laptop Workstation, and all associated navigation instruments) manufacturing to design requirements and insufficient evidence to demonstrate adequate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). EMC is the ability of electrical equipment and systems to function acceptably without interference and to not interfere with other devices within its operating environment

Firm Action

Olympus Corporation of the Americas ( Olympus ),[Veran Medical Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary] issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter on 8/10/23 to: Endoscopy Department, Pulmonary Department, Risk Management for the VERAN ig4 Image Guided System, SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, SPiN Planning Laptop Workstation, and all associated navigation instruments. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Veran requests you to take the following actions: 1. Inspect your inventory and identify any Veran models. Please check all areas of the hospital to determine if any of these devices remain in inventory. 2. Call your Olympus customer service representative at 1-800-848-9024, option 2. Olympus will issue a Return Material Authorization to return any affected product at no charge. Your Olympus Customer Service representative will advise you on reimbursement for your Veran devices. 3. Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this letter through the Olympus recall portal. a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall b. Enter the file (recall) number: 0430 4. If you have further distributed this product, identify your customers, forward them this notification, and appropriately document your notification process. If you require additional information, please contact Tara Safi, Field Corrective Actions Administrator at [email protected].

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of CN, DE, HK, IT, KR, SG, TH, TW.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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