Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Berkeley VC-10 Vacuum Curettage System, Model No. VC-10. For transcervical aspiration of the uterine cavity.
Update to the Instruction for Use (IFU): Olympus is adding a new warning against the use of accessories which are not listed in the IFU. There have been reported adverse events involving the use of collection canisters…
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2022-10-19
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Product
- Berkeley VC-10 Vacuum Curettage System, Model No. VC-10. For transcervical aspiration of the uterine cavity.
- Classification
- Class II
- Units
- Domestic distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to Canada and Japan.
- Category
- Drugs & medical
- Source
- FDA · Device
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