Olympus Corporation of the Americas has recalled 83,613 units of various Veran medical devices, including the SPiN Thoracic Navigation System, ig4 Image Guided System, and associated instruments like catheters, needles, and probes. These devices were found to have manufacturing non-conformances and insufficient evidence regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), meaning they may not function correctly or could interfere with other medical equipment in a clinical environment. No specific injuries have been reported in the provided data, but the recall affects systems and instruments distributed worldwide.
The devices may fail to meet design requirements or experience electrical interference from other equipment, which could lead to inaccurate navigation during thoracic or endobronchial procedures, potentially causing surgical errors or delays.
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