Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 1,749 EVIS EXERA III Gastrointestinal Videoscopes (model GIF-1TH190) to provide updated drying instructions. This recall follows a safety evaluation which found that the original drying steps could be misunderstood, potentially leading to human error during the cleaning process. No injuries have been reported at this time.
If the gastrointestinal scope is not dried correctly, moisture could remain in the device, allowing bacteria to grow or causing the equipment to fail. This poses a potential risk of infection to patients or may cause equipment failure during medical procedures.
This instrument is intended to be used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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