International safety notice

Confirmed cases in foreign countries where the device could not be removed from the gastrointestinal tract and had to be surgically removed. did. We conduct a risk assessment, including investigation of adverse events and complaints, and the rotation function of the device stops for some reason during treatment. However, we have confirmed that the device may be difficult to insert and remove, so we have decided to recall the device. Ta.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Jul 14, 2023

Key facts

Title Confirmed cases in foreign countries where the device could not be removed from the gastrointestinal tract and had to be surgically removed. did. We conduct a risk assessment, including investigation of adverse events and complaints, and the rotation function of the device stops for some reason during treatment. However, we have confirmed that the device may be difficult to insert and remove, so we have decided to recall the device. Ta.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand Common names: (1) Video flexible enteroscope (2) Overtube (3) Endoscope peripheral controller Brand name: (1) Gastrointestinal videoscope OLYMPUS PSF-1 (2) Disposable power spiral tube DPS T-1 (3) Power spiral control unit PSCU
Manufacturer Olympus Medical Systems Co., Ltd.
Models 1100401, 1100635, 1100508, 1100503, 1100459, 1200620, 1100449, 1100524, 1100573, 1100419, 1100565, 1100572 and 228 more
Date Jul 14, 2023
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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