Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Ultrasonic Gastrovideoscope, GF-UC140P-AL5. Intended for endoscopic real-time ultrasound imaging.
GF-UC140P-AL5 is no longer a compatible endoscope for reprocessing in the OER-Pro and presents an infection control risk to patients
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2022-05-11
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Product
- Ultrasonic Gastrovideoscope, GF-UC140P-AL5. Intended for endoscopic real-time ultrasound imaging.
- Classification
- Class II
- Units
- Nationwide
- Category
- Drugs & medical
- Source
- FDA · Device
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